Hank Aaron State Trail
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(414) 274-4281
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Partial closure Hank Aaron ST River Loop Section Closed (Jan.-Oct. 2026)The River Loop section of Hank Aaron State Trail is closed through at least October 2026 for replacement of the 16th St. bridge. The trail along… (more)
The River Loop section of Hank Aaron State Trail is closed through at least October 2026 for replacement of the 16th St. bridge. The trail along Canal St. (between 13th and 25th streets) will remain open during this time. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-04-23. Official alert
Construction Hank Aaron ST 64th St. to Valley Passage Bridge NoticeAs part of the I-94 project, utility work will be conducted along the Hank Aaron Trail for 1.5 miles between 64th St. and the Valley Passage bridge.… (more)
As part of the I-94 project, utility work will be conducted along the Hank Aaron Trail for 1.5 miles between 64th St. and the Valley Passage bridge. Please use caution around construction vehicles. Work will take place from Sept. 14 to Nov. 20, 2026. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-09-11. Official alert
Overview
Hank Aaron State Trail is a 65-acre trail in Milwaukee County, in West Milwaukee.
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Biking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Aaron State Trail | 12 mi | — | Rail trail: PartiallyAsphalt - 10 miles. Limestone - 2 miles surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Partially
- Length: 12 miles (includes some on-street segments)
- Surface: Asphalt - 10 miles. Limestone - 2 miles
- Counties: Milwaukee
- Communities: Milwaukee, West Allis
Getting there
- Nearest town
- West Milwaukee
- Coordinates
- 43.0255, -87.9994 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (414) 274-4281
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
American Family Field area: Driving east or west on Interstate Highway 94, take exit 308B and go south on Highway 175 (Brewers Blvd.). After entering Highway 175, move as soon as possible to the right lane and take the exit marked American Family Field. Follow around the curve and at the first set of lights turn right. At the next set of lights turn left into the Gantner parking lot. This is just south of the Klement's Sausage Haus. Park here and take the pedestrian bridge across the river. The Hank Aaron State Trail sign is at the bridge's east end. The trail is down the hill from the sign via ramps at the north and south ends of the walkway. Visitors can take Frederick Miller Way from the south and follow signs to the general parking area as well. There is also parking near the intersection of Canal Street and Milwaukee Road just east of the stadium or a Park and Ride lot at 76th Street, just south of Interstate 94 and a block north of the trail. Road connections: Several roadways intersect with the rail corridor portion of the trail. These connections are at 94th Place, 76th Street, 68th Street, Hawley Road and the Zablocki Medical Center west of American Family Field. East of the stadium, the trail continues off the rail corridor. There are several road connections as well as some segments where the route of the trail continues on roadways. A river loop trail exists as an alternative to the parallel path along Canal Street. The river loop can be accessed from the main Hank Aaron State Trail at 25th Street or 13th Street (Emmber Lane). This loop offers a more secluded trail along the Menomonee River, behind the buildings facing Canal Street. This trail segment also runs along the Marquette Soccer Fields.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology