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Boulan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 678 Google reviews · Running trail in Troy, Michigan · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Boulan 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.

PavedLit at nightDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Large park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and a paved path for runners and bikers.

What runners say about Boulan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (678 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The park has well-maintained soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a volleyball court, tennis courts, a track, a picnic area, and a nice playground for kids.”

The best park for Troy residence. Lot of outdoor activity including playing soccer volleyball tennis jogging etc... good for outdoor birthday parties community events. You can even play tennis after dark as they provide lighting options. It’s conveniently located at crooks road between wattles and big Beaver Road

★★★★★ — Raj , Dec 2018

A great public park. I take my dog on walks here all the time. When my son was younger the play area was a magical place for him. Summer time they have concerts, baseball, cricket, tennis, soccer and people just getting together kind of a utopia.

★★★★☆ — Dylan , Aug 2019

Well maintained park with good parking space, kids activity area and jogging/walking track.

★★★★★ — Hemanth , Dec 2024

Huge park with baseball diamonds and trails and a wooded area too. They also have a wonderful kiddie playground area too 😘

★★★★☆ — Jodie , Oct 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 678 reviews →

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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“The playgrounds we're kind of far from the bathrooms, parking lots and swings - everything was kind of separate.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“I walked the dog but was a soccer game going on we stopped there a minute.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The playgrounds we're kind of far from the bathrooms, parking lots and swings - everything was kind of separate.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“They also recently built a concrete cornhole bag board by the large covered pavilion.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Really nice tennis courts with lights and lots of open area for setting up other netted sports.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Boulan 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterec.troymi.gov
  • Phone(248) 524-3484

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

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 Boulan Park

1898 Boulan Park Dr, Troy, MI 48084

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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.