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Beachwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 822 Google reviews · Running trail in Muskegon, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Beachwood 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.
Recreation area with basketball and pickleball courts, trails, and picnic tables, plus a playground and beach.
What runners say about Beachwood Park
“Very beautiful spot, majestic dunes, grand views of Lake Michigan, assorted hardwoods and pine with lush green under growth and cool refreshing breezes of The Lake.”
“The icy shoreline, the serene quiet of a wintery beach, and the dramatic waves make you feel like you’ve wandered into a nature documentary.”
One of the best little parks in the winter! Always accessible, a couple of hills for kids with sleds (if there's snow) and a great place to walk your dog! An easy walk paved pathway, forest bathing at its best! 😀
This is lakeside's true gem and easily one of the best parks in Muskegon county. Yeah they've got the usual amenities that come with most parks but Beachwood also has trails and almost cliche scenery.
Decently good size sled Hill! Went early before noon and beat the crowd! There are two hills with stairs on each side and some "secret starting spots" There is a fire pit if you bring your own wood and could make quite the day out of it!
Beachside Park is close to Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. It has 2 great winter skidding hills . My favorite are the trails and the Ashfalt path thru the woods and dunes . The paths are a secret amount locals.
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful spot, majestic dunes, grand views of Lake Michigan, assorted hardwoods and pine with lush green under growth and cool refreshing breezes of The Lake.”
“How many other parks have you been to that are so beautiful that it's almost corny 😂😂😂 This park is a great place to get in some elevation gains or a quick lap.”
“An easy walk paved pathway, forest bathing at its best!”
“Stretch of sandy beach, very easily accessible with parking space nearby.”
“The icy shoreline, the serene quiet of a wintery beach, and the dramatic waves make you feel like you’ve wandered into a nature documentary.”
“Always accessible, a couple of hills for kids with sleds (if there's snow) and a great place to walk your dog!”
Plan your run at Beachwood 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemuskegon-mi.gov
- Phone+1 231-724-4100
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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