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County Farm Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,186 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from County Farm 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Green county park featuring a wooded area, fitness trails, gardens, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

What runners say about County Farm Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,186 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“It’s clear that the park is well-maintained, and the attention to detail in the landscaping made the experience all the more enjoyable.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“There are ample trails, beautiful flower gardens, community garden beds, playground w/ restrooms & pavilions, and in the spring there are nice black raspberries for foraging.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“There is one section geared towards toddlers and small children and it's a great place to let your kids run free without worry if they will hurt themselves.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“One of our favorite and most serene places in all of Ann Arbor.”

Very lovely park! I love the community garden and the beautiful flowers. Walking areas are not all paved so it was hard with the stroller. It has restrooms and children park. It also has picnic areas with grills. Looking forward to going here again.

★★★★★ — Ro , Sep 2023

UPDATE 4-19-26 Beautiful, lots of paths to run, jog, walk. Vies of the Ann Arbor WaterTower ....Amazing Sunsets and if you like to see community gardens, this is the place. A park for children that is unique and used daily by many happy kids and parents.

★★★★★ — Shane , Apr 2026

Beautiful park. It is always clean and there is something new to see every time. I go for a walk every morning and it seems like I'm seeing something new each day. Great location for photography or for just taking your dog for a walk. Would recommend!

★★★★★ — Dylan , Nov 2022

Very nice park with some walking trails and random exercise posts. Love the kids play area. There is one section geared towards toddlers and small children and it's a great place to let your kids run free without worry if they will hurt themselves.

★★★★★ — Ivy , Sep 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“There are ample trails, beautiful flower gardens, community garden beds, playground w/ restrooms & pavilions, and in the spring there are nice black raspberries for foraging.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There are ample trails, beautiful flower gardens, community garden beds, playground w/ restrooms & pavilions, and in the spring there are nice black raspberries for foraging.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Pavilion meeting and picnic areas, ample parking at two locations.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“One of our favorite and most serene places in all of Ann Arbor.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Walking areas are not all paved so it was hard with the stroller.”

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Plan your run at County Farm 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewashtenaw.org
  • Phone+1 734-971-6337

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 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 County Farm Park

2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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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.