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Scenic Running Trails in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 501 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 125 cities and towns — Green Bay, Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire and 121 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

The 250 most-reviewed in Wisconsin

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Peninsula State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,666 reviews

Fish Creek, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Huge scenic park with a 38-acre island, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, camping & more.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,516 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

PavedScenic

Park on Lake Michigan featuring a veterans memorial, fishing, a paved walking trail & restrooms.

Grant Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,447 reviews

South Milwaukee, WI

MixedScenic

Lakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.

Willow River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,381 reviews

Hudson, WI

Scenic

3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing.

Cave Point County Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Park featuring underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan.

Lakeside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,428 reviews

Fond du Lac, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront outdoor area with a quaint lighthouse, carousel & mini train ride, plus boat rentals.

High Cliff State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,343 reviews

Sherwood, WI

PavedShadedScenic

State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.

Seven Bridges

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,124 reviews

South Milwaukee, WI

LoopScenic

Forested 2-mi. ravine hiking trail overlooking the lake & crossing over 10 bridges.

Mirror Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews

Baraboo, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

2,200-acre park featuring a lake, woods & cliffs with a beach, hiking trails & canoe rentals.

Petrifying Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,105 reviews

Kenosha, WI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

360-acre park with wooded trails, an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds & ball fields.

Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews

La Crosse, WI

LitScenic

This enduring park has trails, open spaces & a band shell & also hosts an annual Riverfest.

Governor Dodge State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,912 reviews

Dodgeville, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

5,350 acres featuring sandstone bluffs, 2 swimming lakes, hiking, off-road biking trails & more.

Whitnall Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,799 reviews

Franklin, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park offering a nature center with tours, botanical gardens, a golf course & walking trails.

Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

3 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,580 reviews

Grafton, WI

LoopMixedScenic

73-acre bluff along Lake Michigan with dramatic views, hiking, picnic spots & fishing.

Rib Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,535 reviews

Wausau, WI

Scenic

Park featuring billion-year-old Rib Mountain, hiking & an observation tower with panoramic views.

Carson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,247 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

Scenic

Serene lakeside park with a historic baseball stadium, kiddie train ride, local museum & playground.

Phoenix Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,170 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

This 9-acre riverbank park offers a walking labyrinth, picnic pavilion & year-round farmers' market.

Amnicon Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,158 reviews

South Range, WI

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Nature park featuring waterfalls & rapids on the Amnicon River, trails & camping.

South Shore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,174 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

Scenic

Park on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & views of downtown.

Grandad Bluff Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews

La Crosse, WI

Scenic

Large bluff offering hiking trails & a scenic overlook of the town of La Crosse.

Harrington Beach State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,904 reviews

Belgium, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

715-acre park on Lake Michigan offering swimming, hiking, bird-watching & an astronomy observatory.

Pattison State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews

Superior, WI

MixedScenic

Scenic park with the state’s highest waterfalls plus hiking trails, beach, nature center & wildlife.

Simmons Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,868 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Scenic

Scenic Lake Michigan park with a beach, lighthouse & picnic tables, plus trails & a playground.

Voyageur Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,785 reviews

De Pere, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Quaint city park on the banks of the Fox River with a playground, paved trails & boat docks.

Neshotah Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,708 reviews

Two Rivers, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,606 reviews

Delafield, WI

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This forested park offers trails, picnic areas, a nature center, camping & a summer outdoor stage.

Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,559 reviews

Merrimac, WI

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sandstone gorge with mossy walls & a creek leading to a waterfall, popular for for shady hikes.

Greenfield Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,616 reviews

West Allis, WI

Scenic

Recreation area featuring a family water park with waterslides, an 18-hole golf course & more.

Potawatomi State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,539 reviews

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

1,200-acre recreation area for water-based activities, camping, hiking, skiing, hunting & fishing.

Deland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park featuring beaches, play areas, a pavilion, boat ramps & a fish-cleaning station.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,427 reviews

Bayside, WI

BoardwalkScenic

185-acre habitat on Lake Michigan, with 6 miles of hiking trails & a 60-ft. observation tower.

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews

Menasha, WI

BoardwalkScenic

City nature reserve with boardwalks & trails through wetland, prairie & forest & a nature center.

Wequiock Falls County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,432 reviews

Green Bay, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil roadside park with picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms & a scenic, seasonal waterfall.

Fox Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews

Brookfield, WI

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

223-acre park in a former quarry with a man-made swimming lake, paved walking trail & wetland.

Appleton Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,328 reviews

Appleton, WI

Scenic

Sizable park filled with fields for baseball & soccer, a pavilion & a picnic area.

Pierce Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,265 reviews

Appleton, WI

ShadedScenic

Local park with a host of recreational facilities, including a disc-golf field & tennis courts.

Big Foot Beach State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,344 reviews

Lake Geneva, WI

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Lake Geneva park with swimming, canoeing & kayaking, short hiking trails & camping.

McCarty Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,251 reviews

West Allis, WI

Scenic

Urban park with a swimming pool, lagoon, picnic areas, baseball diamonds & a multi-use trail.

Brown County WI Fonferek's Glen

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,171 reviews

Green Bay, WI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

This 74-acre nature park features a waterfall, dolomite cliffs, a creek, native trees & more.

Estabrook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews

Shorewood, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Urban oasis on the Milwaukee River with a hiking trail, skate park, dog area & sport courts.

Perrot State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews

Trempealeau, WI

LoopScenic

Scenic park featuring hiking trails over bluffs with river views plus camping & picnic areas.

Doctor's Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,119 reviews

Fox Point, WI

MixedScenic

Remote beach area on the lakefront with wild & paved trails from the bluff parking lot to the shore.

Riverside Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,076 reviews

Neenah, WI

BoardwalkScenic

A playground, picnic space, open grassy lawns & fishing are the draw at this local, waterfront park.

Milwaukee River Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,112 reviews

Shorewood, WI

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Restored riverfront area featuring multiuse trails, kayaking, fishing piers & lots of green space.

Pewit's Nest

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,131 reviews

Baraboo, WI

MixedScenic

Popular for scenic hiking, this picturesque outdoor preserve features a glacier-carved gorge.

Lakefront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,066 reviews

Hudson, WI

Scenic

City-run park hosting a calendar of outdoor concerts as well as having 7-day summer lifeguard cover.

Klode Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,062 reviews

Whitefish Bay, WI

Scenic

This recreation area on Whitefish Bay features a sandy shoreline, plus a playground & tennis courts.

Myrick Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,066 reviews

La Crosse, WI

PavedScenic

Enduring park with paved paths, a large wooden play structure, picnic areas & a nature center.

Menominee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,032 reviews

Oshkosh, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park featuring a zoo, two playgrounds and boat launches.

Riverside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,029 reviews

Beloit, WI

PavedScenic

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

4.8 ★★★★★ 985 reviews

Middleton, WI

200 miLoopMixedScenic

160 acres comprising a variety of landscapes, with hiking & biking trails & downtown views.

Malone Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 975 reviews

New Berlin, WI

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Recreational green space offering wooded trails, an ice rink, playground & gazebo for live events.

Sheridan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 994 reviews

Cudahy, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Waterside access & vistas, plus tennis, basketball, playgrounds & a paved multi-use trail.

HarborPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 950 reviews

Kenosha, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic green space boasting a lakeside promenade, a splash pad, a sculpture garden & summer events.

Evergreen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 932 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

MixedLitScenic

City park with walking trails through forested areas, a calendar of local events & picnic tables.

Upper Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 913 reviews

Port Washington, WI

Scenic

Large park on Lake Michigan with a playground, scenic views, hiking/biking trails & beach access.

Iverson Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 867 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

Scenic

Home to many birds, this treed public space features a ball field, play area, beach & picnic spots.

Lake Wissota State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 923 reviews

Chippewa Falls, WI

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with 1,000+ acres of forest & prairie plus a swimming lake, hiking, biking & horseback trails.

Jefferson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 914 reviews

Menasha, WI

Scenic

Park with ballfields and playgrounds for kids along the shoreline of the Winnebago River.

Token Creek County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 894 reviews

DeForest, WI

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Large 427-acre green space offering walking & equestrian trails, volleyball courts & campsites.

Eichelman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 873 reviews

Kenosha, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Quaint park offering a beach & views of Lake Michigan, plus trails, a playground & flower garden.

South Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 881 reviews

Oshkosh, WI

PavedScenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, splash pad, ponds, basketball and tennis courts, and a paved trail.

Traxler Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 877 reviews

Janesville, WI

Scenic

Riverfront spot with picnic tables & a boat launch, also home to the Rock Aqua Jays water-ski team.

Hoyt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews

Wauwatosa, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling outdoor area featuring a swimming pool and a beer garden, along with trails.

Governor Nelson State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 863 reviews

Waunakee, WI

8 miScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque park featuring a beach on Lake Mendota, trails through woods & prairies, & a playground.

Telulah Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 843 reviews

Appleton, WI

PavedScenic

Family-friendly park with picnic tables, walking & biking trails & a 9-hole disc golf course.

Rocky Arbor State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 891 reviews

Wisconsin Dells, WI

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil, 144-acre park with campsites & hiking trails amid pine-tree forests & sandstone bluffs.

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Green Bay, WI

Scenic

Wildlife sanctuary for raptors and wolves, also housing a nature center.

Pfiffner Pioneer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 811 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

Scenic

Riverside park featuring the Pfiffner Building, a paved path, a bandshell, a gazebo & more.

Lake Geneva Shore Path

4.8 ★★★★★ 777 reviews

Lake Geneva, WI

26 miLoopPavedScenic

Lakefront trail meandering through private yards and showcasing lakeside mansions, plus gardens.

Glacial Drumlin Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 793 reviews

Cottage Grove, WI

52 miMixedShadedScenic

52-mile trail available to bikers, walkers, joggers & rollerbladers, with a use fee required.

Fritse Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews

Neenah, WI

LoopScenic

Park, playground, barbecue grill, picnic tables, and trails, featuring a playground, a lake and a long slide.

Lincoln Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 852 reviews

Glendale, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Riverfront park with a 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, soccer fields, play area & kayak launch.

Aztalan State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 788 reviews

Jefferson, WI

Scenic

This park made up of woodlands & open prairie offers activities such as hiking, fishing & boating.

Wolfenbuttel Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 771 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Scenic

Popular for weddings, this scenic area has a flower garden with a large pergola & water views.

Roche-a-Cri State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Friendship, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area with ancient rock carvings & rock art, plus camping, trails & a playground.

Lakeshore State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 734 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

PavedScenic

22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

Kletzsch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews

Glendale, WI

ShadedScenic

Relaxed park with soccer fields, trails and waterfalls, plus archery practice areas and fishing spots.

Cedar Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 740 reviews

Cedarburg, WI

Scenic

Riverfront park with a waterfall, providing a playground, outdoor music stage, trail & picnic space.

Kimberly Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Neenah, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing park along Lake Winnebago with a playground, fishing pier and picnic tables.

Door County Adventure Center at Whitefish Dunes State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews

Sturgeon Bay, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park on Lake Michigan featuring hiking through dunes, forest & wetlands plus a nature center.

Kinnickinnic State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 745 reviews

River Falls, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a sandy beach & 6.5 miles of hiking trails offering opportunities for fishing & hunting.

Devil's Punchbowl Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Menomonie, WI

Scenic

Serene, tranquil nature preserve featuring a 45-foot waterfall and a rock amphitheater.

Stevens Point Sculpture Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

LoopScenic

20-acre sculpture park with a wooded trail linking rotating environmental exhibits by local artists.

Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews

River Falls, WI

PavedScenic

Established in 1898, this long-standing park boasts picnic and play areas, plus basketball and tennis courts.

Whitefish Dunes State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 657 reviews

Sturgeon Bay, WI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

State park offering hiking trails, a beach, camping, and picnic and barbecue areas.

Bender Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 698 reviews

Oak Creek, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park near Lake Michigan offering a sandy beach, hiking trails and picnics.

Havenwoods State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 669 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

6 miScenicDog-friendly

State forest popular for viewing birds & wildlife, with serene trails & kids' nature programs.

Fowler Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 654 reviews

Oconomowoc, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Community park on the banks of Fowler Lake featuring a basketball court, picnic areas & fishing.

Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 629 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Protected 154-acre area of stabilized lake dunes & wetlands on the edge of Lake Michigan.

Lakeview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 641 reviews

Middleton, WI

Scenic

Spacious community park offering various athletic fields, multiple playgrounds & a splash pad.

Calumet County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 639 reviews

Hilbert, WI

ShadedScenic

Spot with electric & basic campsites for tents & RVs, plus winter activities such as sledding.

Frame Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 626 reviews

Waukesha, WI

LitScenic

City park on the Fox River offering a playground, picnic tables, a volleyball court, and bike trails.

Ashwaubomay Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 650 reviews

Green Bay, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Seasonal place for swimming with a sandy beach, play equipment, volleyball court & other amenities.

Owen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 631 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

Scenic

Waterfront green space with trails & tennis courts, plus an outdoor concert stage built in 1938.

Scout Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 619 reviews

Greendale, WI

LoopPavedShadedScenic

This natural wooded area features a lake for fishing, a paved lakeside path & a kids' play area.

Virmond County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 591 reviews

Mequon, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

63-acre park with a lake overlook, picnic pavilion & playground, plus trails, benches & open fields.

High Cliff Escarpment State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 551 reviews

Hilbert, WI

MixedScenic

Kettle Moraine State Forest- Pike Lake Unit

4.7 ★★★★★ 562 reviews

Hartford, WI

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Forested park with hiking trails through glacial hills & valleys plus swimming, camping & fishing.

Bay View Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 551 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

PavedScenic

Recreational green space with lake views, a paved trail, and a beach.

River Bend Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 537 reviews

Racine, WI

Scenic

Nature-focused spot boasting scenic trails, kid-friendly activities and maple syrup-making exhibits.

Hoffman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

River Falls, WI

Scenic

Park offering baseball & softball fields as well as a playground & camping facilities.

Lake Vista Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Oak Creek, WI

ShadedScenic

Lakeside park with a pier, bike trails, a pavilion, a playground and plenty of seating.

Lutz Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 562 reviews

Appleton, WI

Scenic

Tranquil riverside park offering a playground, picnic areas with a gazebo & kayak & canoe launches.

Big Hill Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 526 reviews

Beloit, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Platte Mound M

4.7 ★★★★★ 524 reviews

Platteville, WI

Scenic

Landmark "M" atop a hill has 290 stairs leading to scenic views, plus trails and picnic tables.

Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews

West Bend, WI

PavedScenic

Picturesque riverfront park with trails, sports courts & fields, a sculpture garden & playgrounds.

Rotary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 529 reviews

Menomonee Falls, WI

PavedScenic

Park featuring picnic shelters, a trail, softball & volleyball, a playground & restrooms.

Silver Lake County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 538 reviews

Salem Lakes, WI

Scenic

Family-friendly park with a beach, disc golf course and MTB trails, as well as BBQs and playgrounds.

Bukolt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

Scenic

Riverside park offering swimming & fishing areas, plus athletic fields, a playground & a skate park.

Fox River Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 506 reviews

Burlington, WI

MixedScenic

Vast, clean park featuring frisbee golf courses, playgrounds and sledding hills.

Brown County WI Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 491 reviews

Suamico, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiker-friendly park with flat trails as well as more challenging ones, plus ponds and a marsh.

Brown Deer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Expansive green space features a golf course, boathouse, soccer & softball fields & a sledding hill.

Valley View Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

New Berlin, WI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

City park with sports facilities, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a disc golf course, plus playgrounds.

Mitchell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 496 reviews

Brookfield, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

450-acre park & wetlands with arts center & trails for cross country skiing, biking & hiking.

Billings Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews

Superior, WI

PavedScenic

Picnic-friendly park known for its hiking trails, playgrounds, boat ramp and scenic waterfront.

Coal Dock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews

Port Washington, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Clean, friendly park featuring a gazebo, picnic tables and a lighthouse.

Mount Simon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 484 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

Scenic

This 49-acre park offers 2 picnic pavilions & a 9-hole disc-golf course, plus a boat landing & dock.

Southport Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 493 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park with a playground, picnic tables, and opportunities for relaxation.

Red Arrow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 491 reviews

Manitowoc, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Beach & green space on Lake Michigan with ball fields, sport courts, a playground & picnic tables.

Port Washington South Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 477 reviews

Port Washington, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront beach spot with soft sand, shallow, clear water and an alerting system for riptides.

Green Isle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 471 reviews

Allouez, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring basketball, baseball & soccer along with picnic areas, a playground & river fishing.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

4.9 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Madison, WI

BoardwalkScenic

1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.

John Muir Mountain Biking Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 450 reviews

Whitewater, WI

LoopMixedScenic

Park with hiking and mountain bike trails, including a skills course and a kids' loop.

La Crosse River State Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews

Bangor, WI

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Scenic 21-mi. trail for biking, jogging & walks through forest, prairies, wetlands & over bridges.

River Prairie Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 457 reviews

Altoona, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park, with trails and a splash pad for kids plus a shelter for picnics around a creek.

O'Hauser Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews

Neenah, WI

Scenic

Woodsy and expansive park for disc golf, plus playgrounds, baseball fields and volleyball.

Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 444 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring 30-40 holes of disc golf, plus hiking and biking trails.

Prairie Moraine County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Verona, WI

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Rolling 160-acre park offering scenic views of its glacier-made geology & exercise space for dogs.

North Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

Scenic

Relaxing shoreline area for walking and dog-walking, plus biking and kayaking trails.

Pennoyer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

Kenosha, WI

LitScenic

Established in 1934, this 39-acre park features a playground, restrooms & tennis/pickleball courts.

Sheehan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews

Sun Prairie, WI

Scenic

Serene park with sports fields, a playground & seasonal wildflowers, plus cross-country ski trails.

Covered Bridge County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

Cedarburg, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Stream-adjacent park for picnics and fishing, featuring a covered wooden bridge built in 1876.

Ridge Run Park East

4.8 ★★★★★ 433 reviews

West Bend, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Park with a playground, picnic area & sports fields, plus trails, fishing & a lighted sledding hill.

Riverside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Watertown, WI

Scenic

Sprawling park featuring tennis and volleyball courts, plus playgrounds, baseball fields and fishing spots.

Lake Pacawa Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 436 reviews

Plover, WI

PavedScenic

Park featuring a beach, playground, and splash pad, plus a picnic area and a baseball field.

Hartung Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Wauwatosa, WI

Scenic

Park featuring trails, a playground, a pond, swings, picnic tables.

Oak Creek Parkway

4.6 ★★★★★ 425 reviews

South Milwaukee, WI

Scenic

Serpentining green space that borders Oak Creek and includes open park land, shrubs & trees.

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 405 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Scenic

Nature preserve with a 12-acre arboretum, woodlands, and historic buildings, plus trails and stargazing.

Hubbard Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 401 reviews

Shorewood, WI

Scenic

Public park with trails, picnic tables, and a beer garden, plus a summer fish fry.

Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 403 reviews

Twin Lakes, WI

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Park with a lake offering swimming and boat launches, as well as hiking trails.

Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy

4.7 ★★★★★ 402 reviews

Williams Bay, WI

4 miLoopMixedScenic

231-acre nature preserve since 1990 with a boardwalk & bird-viewing tower, plus a pavilion & trails.

Oakwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 403 reviews

Menomonee Falls, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed outdoor spot with baseball fields and tennis courts as well as a playground and a pond.

Rod & Gun Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

35-acre park featuring 8 spring-fed ponds & offering a volleyball court, playground & picnic spots.

Badger Prairie County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 387 reviews

Verona, WI

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park boasting playing fields, multiuse trails & picnic areas, plus a playground.

Nepco Lake County Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 423 reviews

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

10 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring a beach, playgrounds and picnic areas, plus trails.

Great River Landing

4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Onalaska, WI

Scenic

Picnicking, biking, fishing, and sunsets are available at this spot overlooking the Mississippi and Black Rivers.

Hobb's Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 371 reviews

Fond du Lac, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Lowes Creek County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

250-acre park providing a variety of hiking, skiing & biking trails, a fishing stream & picnic area.

Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 377 reviews

Menomonie, WI

Scenic

Hilly state park providing trails for hiking of varying difficulty as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Big Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 374 reviews

Whitefish Bay, WI

PavedScenic

Lakefront beach with hiking paths and picnic areas, known for its tranquil atmosphere.

Boyd Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront acreage offering seasonal sporting activities, fishing, trails & picnicking with grills.

Maywood

4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

Scenic

This 135-acre nature park features 6 ecosystems, an arboretum & a butterfly & hummingbird garden.

Emma Carlin Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 359 reviews

Palmyra, WI

1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Network of single-track mountain biking trails with intermediate to advanced difficulty levels.

Jacobus Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Wauwatosa, WI

ShadedScenic

Tree-lined park offering a mixed-use trail, pond & athletic field, plus a playground & wading pool.

Buttermilk Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Fond du Lac, WI

Scenic

Hilly park with 20-acres of lawns, playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts & a sledging slope.

Peabody Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

Appleton, WI

ShadedScenic

Multi-use facility with numerous sports courts, picnic areas, disc golf, a boat ramp & wading pool.

Hoyt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Madison, WI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

A former quarry, this recreational area has picnic shelters with stone fireplaces & a trail network.

Brandt-Quirk Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Watertown, WI

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Grassy park with a soccer field, softball/baseball diamond & tennis courts, plus walking trails.

Heesakker Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 354 reviews

Little Chute, WI

MixedScenic

Hiking trails feature at this community park with fishing, sport courts & winter ice skating.

Birkmose Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 354 reviews

Hudson, WI

Scenic

Low-key park known for its tranquil atmosphere & elevated views of the river & valley.

Wakanda Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Menomonie, WI

Scenic

Trails, baseball fields, play equipment, an 18-hole disc-golf course & a seasonal water park.

Homestead Hollow County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Germantown, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with a playground and scenic walking paths.

Red Arrow Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 372 reviews

Marinette, WI

Scenic

Waterfront park with a swimming beach, playground & rentable picnic pavilion with a grill.

Rockport Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Janesville, WI

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

246-acre space with a Native American-themed playground, outdoor pool & winter cross-country skiing.

Owen Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

Madison, WI

Scenic

This 97-acre property offers a network of hiking trails, views & an abundance of plants & wildlife.

Peace Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 347 reviews

Janesville, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

City park featuring a large wooden playset, mountain biking trails, and a picnic area.

Brown County WI Reforestation Camp

4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews

Suamico, WI

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Park featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and cross-country skiing, plus camping and a playground.

Three Bridges Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 339 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

PavedScenic

Picturesque urban park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as fishing.

Doty Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 331 reviews

Neenah, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Park with a tennis court, basketball and pickleball courts, picnic tables, and a playground.

Fox River Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Waukesha, WI

MixedScenic

Riverside preserve with boardwalks, multi-use trails & a nature center with interpretive displays.

CamRock County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 321 reviews

Cambridge, WI

Scenic

Mountain-biking, hiking and kayaking area with trails, playgrounds, shelters, picnic tables and toilets.

Viking County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Stoughton, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Large park with multiple dog beaches and off-leash areas, plus a disc-golf course.

Navy Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Scenic

City green space with a walking track, a fishing pier, outdoor events & statues honoring veterans.

Kenosha Sand Dunes

4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews

Pleasant Prairie, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Modest stretch of protected sand dunes on Lake Michigan with hiking trails & scenic views.

Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North

4.7 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Madison, WI

4.1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Low prairie & wetlands cover 2,000 acres at this preserve with a trail & boardwalk for visitors.

Capital Springs Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 313 reviews

Madison, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

This expansive open space features camping, picnic shelters, trails & a pond with boat launch.

Lakeview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 309 reviews

Manitowoc, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Beautiful beachfront park featuring a lighthouse and picnic tables as well as a dog park.

Nordic Skiing and Hiking Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

Whitewater, WI

9 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Popular place for hiking and cross-country skiing with multiple trails for varying difficulty levels.

Smolenski Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews

Mt Pleasant, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a pavilion, ball field, playground, restrooms, and picnic areas, plus trails.

Sanders Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 296 reviews

Mt Pleasant, WI

Scenic

Community park featuring picnic areas, a playground, scenic nature trail & campgrounds.

Kern Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

ShadedScenic

This riverside park features basketball & tennis courts, a softball diamond & picnic areas.

Josten Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Green Bay, WI

Scenic

Park with a playground, baseball field, picnic tables, and trails, plus tennis and volleyball courts.

Preservation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews

Beloit, WI

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Dorothy Carnes County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Fort Atkinson, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped park with a lake, trails, playgrounds and picnicking plus birding.

Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Milwaukee, WI

MixedScenic

Urban space with trails for hiking and biking, playgrounds and an ecology center.

Point Beach State Park Lodge

4.7 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Two Rivers, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Menomonee River Parkway

4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Wauwatosa, WI

PavedScenic

Strip of green space with walking & cycling trails in scenic surrounds with river views & wildlife.

Honey Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

West Allis, WI

Scenic

Park with a basketball court and picnic tables, plus a museum and a cemetery.

Superior Municipal Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Superior, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a paved path, disc golf course and ski routes, plus walking, biking and other outdoor activities.

Raymer's Cove

4.8 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Madison, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Nature preserve with hiking trails leading to a small beach on the lake.

Warnimont Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Cudahy, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring lake views, a golf course and dog park and trails for running.

Upper Hixon Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

La Crosse, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Natural area known for its hiking & mountain-biking trails, along with scenic lookouts.

Alford Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with a small parking lot featuring Lake Michigan sunsets, and opportunities to hunt for beach glass.

Cravath Lakefront Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 255 reviews

Whitewater, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Manicured grassy area and lakeside park for fishing and picnics.

Pike Lake Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

Hartford, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Lake with hiking trails and beaches for swimming.

Yahara Heights County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Waunakee, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Large dog area and a trail network at this park featuring lake views.

Sam Poerio Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 245 reviews

Kenosha, WI

Scenic

70-acre suburban park with baseball fields, picnic shelters, a playground, parking & restrooms.

1000 Islands Environmental Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Kaukauna, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, free nature center with trails for hiking and observing wildlife.

Trestle Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 222 reviews

Neenah, WI

LoopPavedScenic

Paved trail. featuring a playground and a bridge, with some benches for resting.

Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 234 reviews

New Berlin, WI

PavedScenic

Relaxed local park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts and playgrounds as well as walking paths.

Willowbrook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Hartford, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with a basketball court, a playground, picnic tables, and BBQ grills, plus a river.

Wehr Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Franklin, WI

BoardwalkScenic

Hiking and birding spot dotted with wildflowers, plus a waterfall and trails around a lake.

Isle of Ferns Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Wausau, WI

LitScenic

Tranquil riverside park, reached by a bridge, for walking and hiking, plus fishing.

Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Waupun, WI

6 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Hiking area with trails, a floating boardwalk, and picnic tables, plus marsh views.

Tivoli Island Natural Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Watertown, WI

Scenic

Park offering a dam, fishing, walking paths, and wildlife, plus picnic tables.

Robert O Cook Memorial Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 211 reviews

Janesville, WI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

160 acres of native forest, wetland & marked trails known for cross country skiing & snowshoeing.

Kiekhaefer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Fond du Lac, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with a sledding hill and disc golf, plus hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails.

Lake View Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with a dog run, grills and a playground plus views of Lake Michigan.

Marinette City Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 216 reviews

Marinette, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination for picnics, Frisbee golf and sledding also featuring a campground for tents and RVs.

Rotary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Mequon, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring soccer and baseball fields, ponds and walking trails.

Bald Bluff Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Palmyra, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Recreation area offering hiking trails with rocky viewpoints and a formation known as Elephant Rock.

Jordan County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

ShadedScenic

Spacious and private campsites along with playground areas, plus bathrooms.

Sunset Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Waukesha, WI

Scenic

Green space featuring a baseball field, a playground, picnic areas, and restrooms, plus a bike trail.

Whitefish Dunes State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

Sturgeon Bay, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

State park featuring a sandy beach, hiking trails and wooded areas.

Beckman Mill Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Beloit, WI

MixedScenic

Fox River Parkway South

4.6 ★★★★★ 196 reviews

Waukesha, WI

Scenic

Scenic 63-acre riverside parkway offering hiking, sports fields & ice skating rinks & a picnic area.

Stigler Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

New Berlin, WI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Preserve featuring a 1.18-mile loop trail, plus a small creek and bridges.

Rock River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Fort Atkinson, WI

Scenic

Park featuring grassy areas, a playground, picnic tables, an open-air pavilion and a shelter.

Lisbon Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Hartland, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring playgrounds and trails for walking, biking and sledding.

Hamus Nature Preserve & Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Marshfield, WI

LoopMixedShadedLit

Nature preserve featuring a trio of ponds, picnic tables and barbecue grills, as well as walking trails for dogs.

County Grounds Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 185 reviews

Wauwatosa, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering trails for hiking and dog-walking through rolling hills.

McGaw Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Fitchburg, WI

1.5 miShadedLitScenic

Recreation site offering baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball courts, plus picnic facilities, and a playground.

Baird Creek Preservation Foundation

4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Green Bay, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Large natural area with paved and dirt trails for hiking, biking and dog walks.

Kettle Moraine State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Whitewater, WI

Scenic

State park featuring a lake, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus trails.

Stricker's Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Madison, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Trails winding through a park, featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus a soccer field.

Hanson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 192 reviews

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

PavedScenic

Paved pathways for walkers, joggers and cyclists, plus a playground.

Mary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

New Richmond, WI

PavedScenic

Laid-back park with playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic spots.

Sunnyvale County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Wausau, WI

Scenic

Lake and river beach park, with swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking and picnic spots.

Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Mequon, WI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park offering picnic tables and trails for humans and dogs, plus open areas.

Prospect Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

Hudson, WI

ShadedScenic

Wooded picnic-table park featuring a playground, an overlook and a pavilion with fireplace and barbecue facilities.

Ledgeview Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

De Pere, WI

PavedScenic

Clean park with a baseball diamond plus a playground for kids and paved trails.

Falk Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews

Oak Creek, WI

MixedScenic

Hiking trails through stands of native trees & grassland bird habitat, with picnic facilities.

Quaas Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

West Bend, WI

2 miMixedScenic

Popular park encompassing ballfields, courts and trails.

Phelan Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews

Menomonie, WI

Scenic

Relaxed venue with a playground, skate park, and disc golf course.

Paul E. Stry Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

La Crosse, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Unpretentious nature reserve boasting scenic trails and waterfalls as well as a pond and fountain.

Sensiba State Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Suamico, WI

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Arrowhead Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews

Neenah, WI

LoopPavedScenic

Park with benches around a lake featuring a trail for walking, running, and biking, plus fishing and kayaking.

Loop the Little Lake Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Neenah, WI

LoopPavedScenic

Trail for walking, running, biking or fishing that offers scenic views.

Island Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Little Chute, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a trail along a river that's suitable for biking and walking.

Putnam Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Eau Claire, WI

Scenic

Numerous native trees, plants, animals & birds populate this diverse wilderness area with trails.

Fonferek's Glen Brown County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Green Bay, WI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly outdoor spot featuring a waterfall, hiking trails and a viewing platform for the falls.

Day Use Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Hartford, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular outdoor recreation area featuring hiking trails through forests and prairies to a beach, a picnic area and a tower.

Froemming Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Franklin, WI

PavedScenic

Relaxed, family-friendly, green space featuring sand volleyball, baseball, and tennis courts, plus a beer garden.

Ice Age Trail - West Bend Segment

4.8 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

West Bend, WI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring glacial terrain, mountain biking, and kid-friendly trails.

Sauk Creek Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Port Washington, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Secluded spot featuring a small waterfall, hiking trails, deer, salmon and trout.

Mill Pond Plaza

4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Menomonee Falls, WI

Scenic

Pleasant park with a dam and river views that's popular for picnics and photography.

Friedenfeld Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Germantown, WI

PavedLitScenic

City park with a playground, baseball fields, soccer field, and walking trails.

Red Cloud Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews

La Crosse, WI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park with playgrounds, athletic courts, wooded trails & scenic green space.

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