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Goudy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · Running trail in Wayne, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Goudy 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Riverside park featuring a play area, hiking trails, and concerts in summer, plus picnicking.

What runners say about Goudy Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (231 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“So clean, the trails are great, I have my lunch there often.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Goudy Park is located near the water's edge of Rouge River, making access convenient for kayaks and canoes, with a picturesque bike/hike trail.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The river also has a nice, peaceful overlook if the stairs or hill are problematic.”

The kids always have a good time on the swings and playscape. There are a good number of tables and benches, including one down by the river. The river also has a nice, peaceful overlook if the stairs or hill are problematic. All in all, a nice, relaxing environment.

★★★★★ — Pattye , Mar 2019

Goudy Park is located near the water's edge of Rouge River, making access convenient for kayaks and canoes, with a picturesque bike/hike trail. The park is well maintained with ample parking.

★★★★★ — Mike , Oct 2019

Goudy Park has some wonderful concerts, but it's also nice refreshing place to take Zemo for walks

★★★★★ — James , Sep 2025

Love this place. So clean, the trails are great, I have my lunch there often.

★★★★★ — Melonie , May 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Goudy Park is located near the water's edge of Rouge River, making access convenient for kayaks and canoes, with a picturesque bike/hike trail.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The river also has a nice, peaceful overlook if the stairs or hill are problematic.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“On hot days theres sometimes a slushy truck in the parking lot.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Goudy 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
  • Websitecityofwayne.com
  • Phone(734) 722-2000
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 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 Goudy Park

3498 2nd St, Wayne, MI 48184

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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.