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Frog Island Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 604 Google reviews · Running trail in Ypsilanti, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
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.
What runners say about Frog Island Park
“The park is sometimes a tad rundown, but I would give it 4 stars for being a beautiful place with very nice atmosphere.”
“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.
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.
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
Frog Island is the perfect place to walk. I love the water that flows while walking.
Trail conditions & character
“A city employee pulls up I asked who do you call for the loose dogs, his answer was Washtenaw County!”
“The park is sometimes a tad rundown, but I would give it 4 stars for being a beautiful place with very nice atmosphere.”
“Depends on when you go and what you are seeking: a quiet meditative walk or busy “hello” to the weekenders and street people.”
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 |
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