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Dodge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 Google reviews · Running trail in Sterling Heights, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 17 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dodge 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.
Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.
What runners say about Dodge Park
“It's worth mentioning that there are public restrooms near the parking lot that have always been very well kept during our visits.”
“Because when you walk the trails at dodge park, you realize just how beautiful the whole Clinton River Trail Parkway system is.”
“It’s perfect for nature walks or bike rides, with peaceful surroundings and scenic views.”
“This is definitely a Family friendly park.”
“Nice trails with off road paths for ebikea scooters skating or just walking the dog or baby .”
Very beautiful park for all ages and the best place to get out in nature and take a walk or jog and bike on there trails also have the splash pad in the summer months lots of areas just to have a picnic and or BBQ bring some bread and feed the ducks/geese it's one of my favorite parks in South East Michigan so if you…
The main trails are paved and provide a great place to walk, run, or ride! Walking along the river is very peaceful! There are benches along the trail to the right, not sure to the left. Pretty busy park so great place to feel safe walking by yourself!
Very large, very nice park system! One very large, flat paved trail through a variety of forest, with several additional bike trails through the deeper woods. The larger trail goes at least a couple miles in two different directions and connects to several other parks.
My partner and I love going through the trails to find tiny toads or some garden snakes or deer or birds etc., but I also like going around and seeing all of the pretty foliage. I have a lot of photos, but here are the ones from our most recent trip!
Trail conditions & character
“Because when you walk the trails at dodge park, you realize just how beautiful the whole Clinton River Trail Parkway system is.”
“Pet friendly (although I feel all should be on a leash) lots of tables and Benches for you to enjoy.”
“Whether you are walking or on Bikes, ebike/scooters, skateboards, or walking with a stroller.”
“It’s perfect for nature walks or bike rides, with peaceful surroundings and scenic views.”
“One very large, flat paved trail through a variety of forest, with several additional bike trails through the deeper woods.”
Plan your run at Dodge 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
- Distance17 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesterling-heights.net
- Phone(586) 446-2690
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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