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Colman Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in South Lyon, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Colman 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Small park featuring a paved walking path.

What runners say about Colman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (47 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Best park around never any kid's mostly adults to many dogs and people need to clean up after them.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful little park with a nice walking trail to take the dog.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“Nice quiet and peaceful little Park.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Great place to take the kids and let them run around or just take yourself and the dog and go for a walk.”

Beautiful little park with a nice walking trail to take the dog. Our new walking spot.

★★★★★ — Diana , Jun 2025

Quiet, clean and well maintained. Paved trail, pavilion, soccer field, baseball diamond, play structure for ages 5-12. Minimal graffiti at pavilion. Information board needs to be repaired but otherwise nice place to take your kids and dogs.

★★★★☆ — Heather , May 2019

There was very little traffic around and my dog was able to run wild off leash. There’s a maintained baseball diamond and plenty of paved and dirt trails to go exploring on. Highly recommmend taking your four legged friend there!

★★★★★ — Daniel , Nov 2025

Colman Park is the perfect place for a beautiful walk - take a nice & peaceful walk around the park with your pup, or get your morning/evening steps in while enjoying the serene atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Erin , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 47 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“Great place to take the kids and let them run around or just take yourself and the dog and go for a walk.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Nice quiet and peaceful little Park.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 7 mentions

“There’s a maintained baseball diamond and plenty of paved and dirt trails to go exploring on.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful little park with a nice walking trail to take the dog.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“This park has a paved walking trail, well kept, has a bathroom and picnic area.”

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Plan your run at Colman 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–10 pm
Friday 6:30 am–10 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–10 pm
Sunday 6:30 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 Colman Park

11400-, 11584 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178

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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.