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Creek Ridge County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in Michigan City, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Creek Ridge County 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.
112-acre, creekside area providing boardwalk trails, an off-leash dog park, playground & disc golf.
What runners say about Creek Ridge County Park
“Took our dog to the dog park here and was so impressed by the beautiful, well kept, and spacious area here.”
“Took our dog to the dog park here and was so impressed by the beautiful, well kept, and spacious area here.”
Awesome place and free! We went blueberry picking and wanted to look for a nice picnic spot to have lunch. They had a nice paved trail to walk, a small creek to look at. Bathrooms were decent. Disc golf and volleyball net was all ready to use. I guess you can even rent out the pavilion for a big party.
I love this place, and so does my dog. Unfortunately my dog doesn't play well with others, so she isn't allowed in the off leash dog park area, but all the dogs in there were having so much fun and I was jealous watching them lol. We stick to the trails and have an awesome time.
Natural Forest Habitat for a Plethora of Mammals , Reptiles , Amphibians, Insects and Birds . Trail Creek Runs Through the Park . Observe the Fish in Their Natural Habitat When They are Running . Fishing is Allowed with Proper Licensing. Playground for The Kiddies and a Fenced in Dog Park.
Great spot for a stop on a road trip to pet our little one run around. The playground equipment is new and fun and the park is well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“Took our dog to the dog park here and was so impressed by the beautiful, well kept, and spacious area here.”
“There's a nice trail at the top of the ridge overlooking the creek where you can see the fen wetland at the base of the slope.”
“It has trails, public restrooms, and plenty of parking.”
“Creek ridge County Park is a great local park with a mixture of paved and natural surface trails.”
Plan your run at Creek Ridge County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Websitelaportecountyparks.org
- Phone(219) 325-8315
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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