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Erma Henderson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 467 Google reviews · Running trail in Detroit, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Erma Henderson 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.
Clean lakeside park offering boat docks, a playground, a basketball court and picnic areas.
What runners say about Erma Henderson Park
“Nice, clean park with enough amenities to be useful and fun, but not so many that it gets confusing or overwhelming.”
“This park was voted the most beautiful part in Michigan and if you take a close look you will definitely see it.”
Beautiful little gem, nestled in a cove of trees, down a small, gradual sloping hill. It’s steps off of the hustle & bustle of busy Jefferson, with a parking lot and a walking loop.
It was so quite and relaxing DPD was there so, i felt safe, the families was celebrating Fathers Day playing music eating walking the river felt so, good i wanted to go to sleep there next time i will have my blanket 👍.
Trail conditions & character
“This park was voted the most beautiful part in Michigan and if you take a close look you will definitely see it.”
“Also used as the Blue Lot parking area for the DGPA volunteers on Grand Prix weekend, so avoid it the weekend after Memorial Day if all you want is a nice calm day with the family.”
“It’s steps off of the hustle & bustle of busy Jefferson, with a parking lot and a walking loop.”
Plan your run at Erma Henderson 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 — reported by runners
- Websitedetroitmi.gov
- Phone+1 313-824-2457
- 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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