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Civic Center Park Madison Heights

4.6 ★★★★★ 778 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison Heights, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Civic Center Park Madison Heights' 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.

PavedScenicStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Amenities include a playground, grills, athletic courts & fields, sledding hills & a skate park.

What runners say about Civic Center Park Madison Heights

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (778 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“This is a beautiful and very clean park with lots of picnic areas, walking paths, and two different-sized playgrounds.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful and very clean park with lots of picnic areas, walking paths, and two different-sized playgrounds.”

Simple park with a short paved walking path. Not what I look for in a park but it would probably be a great place for a picnic. I did not like that the trees were not labelled with the name of the tree, merely who donated it, but I’m just a plant nerd.

★★★★☆ — Skyler , May 2022

This is our favorite local sledding hill. We love that there is a smaller hill for the little kids as well. Nice place for a walk or to enjoy the park.

★★★★★ — Liz , Jan 2026

This is a beautiful and very clean park with lots of picnic areas, walking paths, and two different-sized playgrounds.

★★★★★ — Suhair , Aug 2025

Nice place, a lot of space. Good walking trail with some info bits along the way. Decent size park for kids to play on. The fire department is right across the park so that's kinda good for a safety net.

★★★★★ — John , Jun 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“As a very nice path & a huge hill, that you can walk up and enjoy the view.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“This is a beautiful and very clean park with lots of picnic areas, walking paths, and two different-sized playgrounds.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Bathrooms are clean-ish, with port-o-potty available too.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Local and close by in the city with beautiful screenery as you walk on paved walking trail.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Beautiful park, well maintained, and accessible for everyone!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Civic Center Park Madison Heights

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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemadison-heights.org
  • Phone+1 248-589-2294
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Civic Center Park Madison Heights

360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071

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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.