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Bigelow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 417 Google reviews · Running trail in Bay City, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bigelow 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.
Park along the Riverwalk offering a picnic pavilion, play structures, a boat dock & grassy space.
What runners say about Bigelow Park
“Beautiful view in all directions, play equipment is newer, and no graffiti on everything.”
Nice area to walk, fish or have a picnic and relax. There is an area where you can park be really close to a picnic table and by the water. It makes it accessible for someone in a wheelchair or person who can't walk a long distance. It is also pet friendly.
Nice are to walk. Wal daily real good so far season is about to change
Quite, clean park. Great for relaxing by yourself or with family. Nice play ground for kids and space to run in grass. There’s also a bike repair station by the port-a-potties.
Great riverview walk to the park and great playground for kids. Peaceful with a great view of the lake.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful view in all directions, play equipment is newer, and no graffiti on everything.”
“Watched fireworks here- it was an okay park, not enough restrooms.”
“It makes it accessible for someone in a wheelchair or person who can't walk a long distance.”
Plan your run at Bigelow 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebaycitymi.gov
- Phone(989) 894-8314
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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