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Clintonwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 487 Google reviews · Running trail in Village of Clarkston, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clintonwood 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.
Kid-friendly recreation area with a playground, water splash pad & paved walking paths.
What runners say about Clintonwood Park
“Lovely maintained facility for adults including sheds and clean bathrooms Great day out for for everyone's.”
“The trails invite hikers and bikers to explore the scenic beauty, while basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts provide spaces for friendly competition and skill-building.”
“There are a lot of different spray features to suit kids of all ages, there is a $2 pp resident fee ($4 non-res), but adults can enter spray area free to monitor their children.”
This park is really coming together. We've been there several times for soccer games but I decided to walk the park to see what is there. I was really impressed. Most of it looked pretty new. The baseball field complex is very clean and the infield looks to be new. There are nets over spectator areas.
Clintonwood Park, nestled in the heart of Clarkston, Michigan, serves as a vibrant hub for community activity and outdoor recreation. The park provides a delightful fusion of nature and fun, ensuring it has a little something to offer for everyone.
This park is a wonderful hidden treasure. It’s most notable feature is the waterworks play area that turns on in the summertime. There is a large playground with picnic tables, benches, and a pavilion nearby. There are multiple tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and walking paths.
The kids love this park! There is a splash park open during the summer that is plenty big and entertaining for young kids and toddlers, too. The play structure has tons for the 5+ group, including a "rollercoaster" swing. There is also a smaller structure for the little ones.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails invite hikers and bikers to explore the scenic beauty, while basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts provide spaces for friendly competition and skill-building.”
“There are restroom buildings near the baseball and soccer fields as well as by the tennis courts and playground and another by the softball fields and volleyball court.”
“There is plenty of parking and handicap parking.”
“The dugouts are paved with plenty of bench space.”
Plan your run at Clintonwood Park
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.
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteindetwp.com
- Phone(248) 625-8223
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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