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Ford Field Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 Google reviews · Running trail in Northville, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ford Field 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.
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and a ball field, plus benches and a creek, and an old-time village.
What runners say about Ford Field Park
“Clean descent park, excellent locality close to Northville downtown, small river, child play area, and plenty of parking, lots of cute small shops in the area to shop around.”
“A walk along the stream is beautiful, you can stop along the way to sit on the benches and watch the ducks swim along.”
What a cute park located next to downtown Northville and adjacent to Mill Race Historical Village. A lot is happening in and around this compact park. The wood playstructure is a lot of fun for kids and plenty of seating for the adults to relax. The baseball diamond is very nice too. A small path circles the park too.
Beautiful park with a big playground, an old-time village with a river and lots of paths for walking. I've taken my daughter here time and time again and we never are bored of it. There is a port-a-potty by the playground.
Great park!! Large walking, jogging trail or push the kids stroller around it. I took the kids here weekly when they were smaller. They loved the park to play at and we watched a few baseball games here too.
Nice pathway, clean with a beautiful play scape for the children. Could use better bathroom facilities, ( 2 porta John's). Along with Mill Race Village makes for a pleasant walk.
Trail conditions & character
“A walk along the stream is beautiful, you can stop along the way to sit on the benches and watch the ducks swim along.”
“Clean descent park, excellent locality close to Northville downtown, small river, child play area, and plenty of parking, lots of cute small shops in the area to shop around.”
“Looking forward to the day permanent restrooms are installed!”
Plan your run at Ford Field 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenorthvilleparksandrec.org
- Phone+1 248-349-0203
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 |
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