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David H Shepherd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 979 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Park, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from David H Shepherd 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.
Relaxed family venue with playground, ball diamond & basketball court, picnic tables & events.
What runners say about David H Shepherd Park
“It's clean with the exception of a bit of dog poop some people neglect to pick up even though the park provides dog bags on stands located throughout.”
“Beautiful views and friendly neighborhood and our dogs love it here as well.”
“One of the Best Park's in town, you can do a Nice pic-nic with the family and friends No Problems and a good walking trail and great place to take your Dog for a walk.”
Still the same as when I was growing up in Oak Park! Very large area for picnics. The trail could use an upgrade. Still one of my all time fav parks.
This had got to be one of the best parts to the city of Oak Park, MI! There is a little bit of everything to offer at this large, well maintained park. The city does a great job at keeping this a very family-oriented place to gather, especially through the more active summer months.
[please "like"if this is helpful] I've been visiting this park occasionally for 50 years, and it currently looks better than ever. I was surprised to see the level of care. Great place to run, walk, play, sled, etc.
One of the Best Park's in town, you can do a Nice pic-nic with the family and friends No Problems and a good walking trail and great place to take your Dog for a walk. You can park and chill. I grew up playing in this Park and I took my Step boy's there often when they were younger.
Trail conditions & character
“All the classic iconic play structures are there: the train, truck, tractor tires, monkey bars, the hill!”
“Beautiful views and friendly neighborhood and our dogs love it here as well.”
“Trail goes around to the different structures and the bathrooms were open when we went about a month ago.”
“One of the Best Park's in town, you can do a Nice pic-nic with the family and friends No Problems and a good walking trail and great place to take your Dog for a walk.”
Plan your run at David H Shepherd Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websiteoakparkmi.gov
- Phone(248) 691-7555
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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