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Bell Creek County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 730 Google reviews · Running trail in Redford Township, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Bell Creek County 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.

ShadedRestroomsQuiet

Outdoor activity area with picnic areas & shade trees, plus soccer fields & baseball diamonds.

What runners say about Bell Creek County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (730 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very clean park and sturdy, newer equipment for people of all ages.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“There are many places to explore and sit in a quiet area as well as places to sit where your children can play.”

My mom who has lived her for 70 years has passed that park many times. She expressed that she wanted to experience a walk over the bridge. Most of us would not give it a thought. But for her it was epic. So her son stopped the car at the park to escort this senior citizen through the park and over the bridge.

★★★★★ — Jackie , May 2023

My second time attending a family picnic at Bell Creek County Park and we had a great time. The park is safe nice and clean. From the kids to elderly family members, all was comfortable.

★★★★☆ — Tracy , Aug 2025

My kids and I frequent this park Spring thru Fall every year!!! There are pavilions, grills, and picnic areas for reserve. Soccer fields, several play areas, several wide open areas for running and play with pets. People are friendly, park is cleaned and regularly serviced.

★★★★★ — Brooke , Feb 2026

Peaceful trail to walk at this park. Brings back memories of the carnival that’s usually here when the different seasons come. So pretty and usually you’ll see a lot of trees and of course there is a park here for kids and benches for families to sit and enjoy the weather.

★★★★★ — Mariah , Feb 2026

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Only problem I had, was there were no locks on the stall doors in the womens restroom.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“There are many places to explore and sit in a quiet area as well as places to sit where your children can play.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Bell Creek County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewaynecounty.com
  • Phone+1 313-224-7600

Hours

Monday 8 am–11 pm
Tuesday 8 am–11 pm
Wednesday 8 am–11 pm
Thursday 8 am–11 pm
Friday 8 am–11 pm
Saturday 8 am–11 pm
Sunday 8 am–11 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 Bell Creek County Park

Redford Township, Michigan

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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.