Hank Aaron State Trail Closure – Detour Details

Alternative routes are available in both directions. It is understood that various routes may be utilized based on preference and destination. In advance of the closure, which will begin on July 31 at 8am, State Fair Park staff will post signage on the trail regarding the closure dates and alternate routes. State Fair Park will also be adding additional striping for bike lanes in both directions on North St. (Adler), which runs between the State Fair Park North Parking lot and the UScellular Main Entrance.

WESTBOUND TRAIL TRAFFIC:

• Exit the HAST to the north / right at 76th St. Please walk bikes to Main St.
• Cross to State Fair Park at Gate 8 by the RV Park (please walk bikes).
• Continue west on Main St. which becomes Adler St. through State Fair Park to 84th St.
• Turn left onto the sidewalk past Pettit Center (please walk bikes) to crosswalk by Gate 5 entrance to cross 84th St. onto Schlinger Ave.
• Continue west on Schlinger Ave. to 89th St. and then turn right to reach HAST access point.

EASTBOUND TRAIL TRAFFIC:

• Exit the HAST to south / right at 89th St.
• Continue south on 89th St. to Schlinger Ave.
• Turn left onto Schlinger Ave. and continue to 84th St.
• Cross 84th St. to State Fair Park by the Gate 5 Entrance.
• Turn left on sidewalk to Gate 6 / Pettit Center (please walk bikes).
• Turn right onto Adler St. which becomes Main St. through State Fair Park to 76th St.
• Cross 76th St. and turn right at the sidewalk. Walk bikes to HAST access point.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will once again be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. during the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair to ensure that safety continues to be a top priority.

The Hank Aaron State Trail runs east/west and passes over State Fair Park north of W. Schlinger Ave. west of the Fair Park, Fifth Street within the Fair Park and W. Pierce St. east of the Fair Park. In recent years, State Fair Park Management and Police have worked diligently to secure the entire perimeter of the park by adding metal detectors at all admission entrances, installing more secure fencing, instituting bag size restrictions and reconfiguring gates, entrances and exits. Allowing an elevated trail that runs directly over visitors and vendors at State Fair Park to stay open during the State Fair severely compromises this secure perimeter.

Allowing an elevated trail that runs directly over visitors and vendors at State Fair Park to stay open during the State Fair severely compromises this secure perimeter. This closure is critical to ensuring that the perimeter of State Fair Park is fully secured and will help our goal of providing a safe and enjoyable visit to the more than one million visitors the State Fair welcome each year.

Questions and concerns from the public may be directed to State Fair Park Police at 414-519-7324.