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8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 644 Google reviews · Running trail in Georgetown Township, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from 8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedShadedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Lake featuring picnic areas, a children's playground, hiking trails, covered benches and BBQ grills.

What runners say about 8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (644 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Has a great paved trail to walk around the lake, and very well maintained and fun playground, and a beach area for swimming.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Nice walking path around the lake and beautiful senery along the way.”

The beach is gently sloping, making for an easy walk and great wading depth for children's play. Goose poop abounds!Walking trail is lovely--includes sun & shade over land and water. Water is kayakable, but folks rarely swim due to an excessive growth of submerged aquatic weeds.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Dec 2025

Georgetown lake park. A complete park with a peaceful ambiance. Long Beach for swimming, kids playground, picnic area, trail, finishing, and even worthy for spending a good family time.

★★★★★ — Najmul , Jun 2024

Perfect 1 mile paved walking trail around the water. Spotted a Bird of prey- American Eagle while walking the trail today.

★★★★★ — Marcia , Apr 2025

One of our favorite places to go. Has a great paved trail to walk around the lake, and very well maintained and fun playground, and a beach area for swimming. My Husband and son also love taking the kayaks or canoe here for fishing.

★★★★★ — Lauren , Oct 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Walking trail is lovely--includes sun & shade over land and water.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Nice walking path around the lake and beautiful senery along the way.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“With bathrooms and a beach, it has been great for summer (I'm not fond of swimming in much of anything smaller than Lake Michigan, but that's me).”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Has a great paved trail to walk around the lake, and very well maintained and fun playground, and a beach area for swimming.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Convenient parking lot to path, playground, water, tables, restroom.”

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Plan your run at 8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitegeorgetown-mi.gov
  • Phone+1 616-457-2340
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–10 pm
Thursday 8 am–10 pm
Friday 8 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find 8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park

7050 8th Ave, Georgetown Township, MI 49428

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.