Looking to enjoy the outdoors within walking distance of the 澳门六合彩开奖结果 campus?
Here are five trails鈥攐f various lengths, mostly along the beautiful Fox River鈥攁nd four nearby parks. All have easy access from campus and are worth exploring any time of the year. (Note that this doesn鈥檛 include all of the exciting things to come, including a major upgrade of Lawrence鈥檚 own Riverwalk Trail between Lawe and Drew streets. Stay tuned; we鈥檒l be sharing details soon.)
First, the trails for walking, running, or biking near campus:
Lawe Street Trestle Trail
![Lawe Street Trail with trees on the background](/sites/default/files/2021-08/Lawe%20Street%20Trail_202106.jpeg)
This is the newest addition to the trail system that is near the Lawrence campus, having opened in September. The City of Appleton transformed the abandoned railroad trestle into a 10-foot-wide trail that spans the Fox River at the southern edge of campus. Complete with LED lighting, the trestle trail is 575 feet long. It stretches from Lawe Street south of the river to E. John Street on the north bank, and provides access to the North Island Trail鈥攊mmediately across the river from the Lawrence campus鈥攁nd the nearby Newberry Trail. From Lawrence, it鈥檚 easily accessible along Lawe Street, south of the Warch Campus Center, and along E. John Street, just east of campus.
Newberry Trail
![Newberry Trial surrounded by greenery](/sites/default/files/2021-08/Newberry%20Trail%20_202106_0.jpeg)
A beautiful stretch of trail, Newberry Trail runs 2.4 miles along the Fox River. It鈥檚 easily accessible from campus along Lawe Street, cutting through wooded property and providing gorgeous river views. Photo opportunities are plentiful. To the east, the trail connects with Telulah Park and then the CE Trail. To the west, it connects to S. Olde Oneida Street and the refurbished industrial flats.
CE Trail
![ce trail during sunset; big tree on the left](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/CE%20Trail_202106.jpeg?itok=UzOZt2OF)
This trail features more than six miles of dedicated asphalt running along County CE from the east side of Appleton to Kaukauna. It can be accessed from campus by following the Newberry Trail to the east. Once you pass Telulah Park, the trail will cut through a neighborhood before beginning its long stretch running parallel with the county highway. Plenty of open country and scenic stops along the way, as well as trail access to a bike shop for any repair or refueling needs. A recent addition to the trail on the Kaukauna end provides improved access to the Fox River Trail, which extends north to Green Bay.
North Island Trail
![Fox river next to the North Island Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/North-Island-Trail_202106.jpeg?itok=5SZ2iviu)
This trail is a nearly half-mile loop immediately across the Fox River from the Lawrence campus. It鈥檚 an easy connection to the Newberry Trail and provides gorgeous views of the campus from across the river. Great spots for scenic pics of campus. And perfect for that mid-day walk-and-talk.
Peabody Park Trail
![Peabody trail surrounded by trees and greenery](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/Peabody%20trail_202106.jpeg?itok=AC-kkO-r)
A nearly half-mile trail that runs through Peabody Park and connects to Rankin Street and Wisconsin Avenue to the north. It鈥檚 a short trail, but it鈥檚 a handy and scenic connection if you want to visit the part of the city that includes the spacious and beautiful Riverside Cemetery and the听, a nonprofit artistic haven operated out of a converted monastery that often partners with Lawrence鈥檚 Conservatory of Music. You can connect to the trail at Peabody Park, which is located along the river less than a mile north of campus, along N. Green Bay Road.
Quick note:听There are many other trails in the area. We鈥檙e highlighting only those with close proximity to campus.听
Did you know?听Fox Valley groups and municipalities are planning $24 million worth of trail upgrades between now and 2025.听,听courtesy of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
And now four parks within an easy walk from campus:
City Park
![sculpture of kids playing in the middle of a fountain on a sunny day](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/CityPark%20fountain_202106.jpeg?itok=NqkXY5BA)
This eight-acre park is almost an extension of the Lawrence campus. It鈥檚 located immediately north of campus and is home to numerous annual festivals and art fairs. It features a beautiful fountain adorned with a sculpture of dancing children. It鈥檚 surrounded by historic homes that make up the City Park Historic District.
Jones Park
![Jones Park on a sunny day](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/JonesPark_202106.jpeg?itok=SpsFB0IM)
Located a few blocks west of campus, this park is built in a ravine on the south edge of the city鈥檚 downtown. It recently underwent a major renovation, reopening in the summer of 2019. It鈥檚 nestled against the Fox Cities Exhibition Center and features, among other amenities, a large amphitheater. Look for live music and festival opportunities in the spring, summer, and fall and ice skating in the winter. 听
Telulah Park
![Telulah Park on a sunny day; people seen in the distance](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/Telulah%20Park_202106.jpeg?itok=YYzCX7q9)
At 38 acres, this is Appleton鈥檚 second largest park. It鈥檚 located a mile from campus. A trail along the river, which allows for fishing opportunities and a kayak launch, connects to the Newberry Trail. The park includes a skate park and a disc golf course, among other amenities. There are two easy routes from campus to get there: Walk or bike across the College Avenue bridge and hang a left on Walter Avenue or head south on Lawe Street and take the Newberry Trail to the east.
Peabody Park
![Entrance to Peabody Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-08/PeabodyPark_202106.jpeg?itok=b7fW6H_e)
This park, one of Appleton鈥檚 oldest, stretches from the river up through a beautiful ravine. It鈥檚 accessible from campus by a short, scenic walk or ride to the north along N. Green Bay Road. It鈥檚 a great day-trip get-away within a mile of campus.
More parks to visit:听These are our favorites, but there are other beautiful Appleton parks to explore not far from campus.听