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Frog Island Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 604 Google reviews · Running trail in Ypsilanti, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Frog Island 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Frog Island Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (604 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The park is sometimes a tad rundown, but I would give it 4 stars for being a beautiful place with very nice atmosphere.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Depends on when you go and what you are seeking: a quiet meditative walk or busy “hello” to the weekenders and street people.”

You can see the entire area with the walkway and along the riverside. Depends on when you go and what you are seeking: a quiet meditative walk or busy “hello” to the weekenders and street people.

★★★★☆ — Charay , Feb 2020

The park is sometimes a tad rundown, but I would give it 4 stars for being a beautiful place with very nice atmosphere. It is a nice spot for a short walk.

★★★★☆ — James , Aug 2018

It's good for walking and spending a nice time with your family and friends there is no swimming area and a small playground area

★★★★☆ — Abdullah , Jun 2024

Frog Island is the perfect place to walk. I love the water that flows while walking.

★★★★★ — Jonni , Apr 2026

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“A city employee pulls up I asked who do you call for the loose dogs, his answer was Washtenaw County!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The park is sometimes a tad rundown, but I would give it 4 stars for being a beautiful place with very nice atmosphere.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Depends on when you go and what you are seeking: a quiet meditative walk or busy “hello” to the weekenders and street people.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The field and park needs a public restroom also.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Frog Island 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.
  • Websitecityofypsilanti.com
  • Phone(734) 483-1100

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Frog Island Park

699 Rice St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

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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.