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Delta Mills Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 324 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Delta Mills 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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Sizable park offering ball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas, and river access.

What runners say about Delta Mills Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (324 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“While amenities are fairly simple, the park is generally well maintained and easy to enjoy.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“I came here for the first time just a few weeks ago, to check out pickleball with a friend of mine I love the courts, and the grounds are beautiful!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“We rented one of the spacious picnic areas that had a grill, plenty of tables and good shade.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Delta Mills Park is a quiet and scenic park that offers a nice setting for outdoor activities.”

7/27/2024 Delta Mills Park D.M.P. was the perfect place for my large family reunion. Beautiful green grass, and clean grounds. We rented one of the spacious picnic areas that had a grill, plenty of tables and good shade. Plenty of grass fields for activities with a large children’s park on the grounds.

★★★★★ — Equality , Aug 2024

Delta Mills Park is a quiet and scenic park that offers a nice setting for outdoor activities. The park features open green spaces, walking paths, and areas near the water that add to its relaxing atmosphere. It’s a good spot for casual walks, picnics, or spending some time outside without large crowds.

★★★★★ — Sara , Dec 2025

Delta Mills Park is a scenic space nestled in between the local neighborhood and the road running by the Grand River. It's peaceful, quiet, and home to a playground and baseball field to play on.

★★★★★ — Gregory , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 324 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.

🚻 Restrooms 10 mentions

“You're close to the restrooms, there's a few picnic tables under an awning to enjoy a meal, and the actual playground is very engaging.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“I came here for the first time just a few weeks ago, to check out pickleball with a friend of mine I love the courts, and the grounds are beautiful!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Somewhat limited parking directly in front of the playground, but the location is perfect.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“We rented one of the spacious picnic areas that had a grill, plenty of tables and good shade.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Delta Mills Park is a quiet and scenic park that offers a nice setting for outdoor activities.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Great drinking fountain picnic tables separate from pavilion.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“The bathrooms were clean and accessible which is a plus.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Delta Mills Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitedeltami.gov
  • Phone+1 517-323-8500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Delta Mills Park

7001 Old River Trail, Lansing, MI 48917

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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.