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DeFoe Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 283 Google reviews · Running trail in Bay City, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from DeFoe 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.
Popular baseball-themed playground, skatepark and sports fields for little leaguers.
What runners say about DeFoe Park
“The facilities are clean the fields are very well taken care of and the concession stand has a great variety of foods for good value.”
“Beautiful Paul, super clean and easy access!”
This is where this Girls Fields of Dreams Began to Unfold as a child. This is where I learned to fly kites, stir up bees nest, that all fields aren't meant for playing games with a ball and bat, The trains tracks are positioned in the Center between the playing fields and both sides hosting a child's playground full…
Nice park. Very baseball oriented. This is where the kids play ball all summer. It's well maintained. Nice play area for the kids. The trains run right through the park. That can be nerve wracking. That's why 4, not 5 stars.
Absolutely beautiful and clean restroom. Places to sit under shade when riding and need t ok get out of the sun. Recommend everyone to stop by.
New Riverbend West addition is gorgeous. Let's hope it can stay this way. Rail trail bike path is a little confusing after the bridge.
Trail conditions & character
“Ample parking, concession stand, bleachers, batting cage.”
Plan your run at DeFoe 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitebaycitymi.gov
- Phone(989) 894-8314
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 |
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