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Bay View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 746 Google reviews · Running trail in Alpena, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bay View 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.
Lakeside park featuring a pier and a playground, plus a band shell and sports facilities.
What runners say about Bay View Park
“Beautiful beach ⛱ 💙 Water was super clear (little chilly at first) Beach area was really nice and clean.”
“Beautiful beach ⛱ 💙 Water was super clear (little chilly at first) Beach area was really nice and clean.”
I love taking my dog Gracie for walks in this park. She enjoys letting loose & chasing the Canadian geese. I only moved to Alpena a week ago, so I didn't get to take advantage of the music in the park this past summer. I am greatly looking forward to music in the park next year!
Super beautiful and peaceful here. Came here around 7ish before the sun set, it wasn't crowded at all and we were able to sit on the rocks right above the water and admire its beauty. We walked the pier next to the marina afterwards, which had a few interesting signs about the history of the area.
Beautiful park! The walking/bike path in the water is fun, the breeze from lake Huron feels amazing. My 6 year old enjoyed playing on the big rocks and also at the playground. Always a great stop when visiting Alpena.
Very clean park. It has a playground, tennis courts, outdoor amphitheater and our favorite a pier. It’s a very beautiful place to enjoy nature and just go for a relaxing walk. I highly recommend visiting. Beautiful view of Lake Huron.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful beach ⛱ 💙 Water was super clear (little chilly at first) Beach area was really nice and clean.”
“There was no bathrooms or water fountains, but there was 2 porta-potties.”
“There was no bathrooms or water fountains, but there was 2 porta-potties.”
Plan your run at Bay View Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitealpena.mi.us
- Phone+1 989-354-1780
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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