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Beech Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 411 Google reviews · Running trail in Southfield, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Beech Woods 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.
Community park with a playground & recreation center, plus a 9-hole golf course & driving range.
What runners say about Beech Woods Park
“They have a cool sand pit and the bathroom is ALWAYS clean.”
Love to have lunch here. Playground over by the golf area does not have bathrooms but does have a pavilion. Activities are hosted there. Far playground behind main building is now open to drive to.
Trail conditions & character
“Playground over by the golf area does not have bathrooms but does have a pavilion.”
“There is a pavilion, wifi, fairly fragrance free bathrooms, playground, walking trail w dog bag station, water bottle refill station, and parking area.”
“There is a pavilion, wifi, fairly fragrance free bathrooms, playground, walking trail w dog bag station, water bottle refill station, and parking area.”
Plan your run at Beech Woods Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsouthfield.com
- Phone+1 248-796-4620
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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