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Gilbert Willis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · Running trail in Wixom, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gilbert Willis 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.
46-acre park with ball fields, tennis & basketball courts, a walking/jogging loop & a playground.
What runners say about Gilbert Willis Park
“It was impeccably clean, showcasing a level of maintenance that reflects the dedication of the park staff and the community.”
“Beautiful park and great walking trails.”
“More of a quiet non-compete place to practice or for friends and families.”
4 dedicated pickleball courts. They all have cracks. They have posted rules and paddle rack. More of a quiet non-compete place to practice or for friends and families. 2 dedicated tennis courts. Covered picnic areas. Play structure for children. Baseball field. Walking trails. Bathrooms. Dogs allowed.
It's a nice local park with a rolling hiking path, a new disc golf course, ball diamonds, and picnic tables. I use it mainly for trail runing on the paths and for great dog walks.
Excellent little park with a nice one mile dirt running track. The only thing they screwed up was when they moved the fireworks. Fireworks should be here on THE FOURTH OF JULY!! Myself and several of my friends stopped going to fireworks altogether once Gilbert Willis stopped hosting.
Clean well maintained park with walking trails, disc golf (9 holes, nice open easy course. Great for beginners!) Baseball fields, playground, bathrooms, tennis and pickleball courts.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean restrooms, picle ball , tennis, courts softball, baseball diamonds, clean pavilion rental available, bbq grills.”
“Quiet, huge parking lot and a lot of variety in obstacles to play on.”
“I use it mainly for trail runing on the paths and for great dog walks.”
“Play lots of rounds of disc golf here, nice 9 hole course here with a few open holes some elevation and a little trees after the first 3 holes.”
“More of a quiet non-compete place to practice or for friends and families.”
Plan your run at Gilbert Willis 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.
- Websitewixomgov.org
- Phone+1 248-624-4557
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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