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Flesher Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 648 Google reviews · Running trail in Kalamazoo, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Flesher Field'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park with picnic areas, a playground, and a baseball field plus frequent hot air balloon launches.

What runners say about Flesher Field

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (648 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Nice park with clean bathrooms, 2 wiffle ball fields, couple pavilions, a gazebo, nice playground, soccer field and even a car charging station.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Love this park, itis beautiful and balloons launch there all the time.”

Nice park with many great options. There are many picnic tables and benches all around the park and some under two decent size picnic shelters and one gazebo. The playground is smallish but has structures for both 2-5 and 5-12 age ranges.

★★★★★ — Sheri , Jul 2022

This is a great little park. Stopped by on our way through to stretch our legs and the kids loved it. There is a lot to do, climb and slide on in a small area. Also has a great, paved walking trail and allows dogs on leash. We will stop by again if in the area.

★★★★★ — Jessica , May 2022

Come to relax, come to play, come to let your kids run around like wild horses, climb like maniacal monkeys, slide like slippery seals and swing like modern day Tarzan. Soccer shots was going Tuesday night I went along with some bagpipe players along with multiple booths advocating foster care.

★★★★★ — Abe , Aug 2023

Plenty of space for kids to play. And there's a walking trail for adults to get their steps in. It a fun place to visit

★★★★★ — Wizzle , Jun 2022

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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 8 mentions

“Nice park with clean bathrooms, 2 wiffle ball fields, couple pavilions, a gazebo, nice playground, soccer field and even a car charging station.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Love this park, itis beautiful and balloons launch there all the time.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Also has a great, paved walking trail and allows dogs on leash.”

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Plan your run at Flesher Field

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.
  • Websiteoshtemo.org
  • Phone(269) 375-4260

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

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 Flesher Field

783C+GP2, 3664 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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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.