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Harding Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 Google reviews · Running trail in Ferndale, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harding 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.
Spacious park filled with trees plus baseball fields, basketball hoops & swing sets.
What runners say about Harding Park
“Beautiful oak trees encircling the entire park, and a small Baseball diamond is clean and ready for use.”
“Beautiful oak trees encircling the entire park, and a small Baseball diamond is clean and ready for use.”
Very clean. Walking path. A few play areas with one being wheelchair accessible. Even a swing that allows an adult to use with a small child!
Currently renting their pavilion to run a small summer camp. This park has been perfect! It's extremely well maintained, the maintenance staff are really nice and the pavilion is beautiful. I love the looped trail around the park, the roller hockey rink, and the baseball fields as well.
Open spaces and playgrounds make this park a great place for kids and adults alike. Small basketball courts, baseball diamonds, and a roller hockey rink are available year around and soccer nets are set up in the spring/summer for youth leagues.
I was there to do some walking exercises & swing. There is accessible stations for younger & older children to play on the equipment. The park was clean; there is access to a covered Shelter with 10-12 picnic tables. and other tables near each play equipment; other benches are strategicallyplaced for sitting.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful oak trees encircling the entire park, and a small Baseball diamond is clean and ready for use.”
“Has 2 play grounds, shade, bathroom, and many huge grass fields where I’ve played pickup soccer and my kids play recreational soccer.”
“Nice park with Soccer fields, has playhround area, ample parking, and restrooms.”
“There is accessible stations for younger & older children to play on the equipment.”
“There's also small pickup basketball courts, tons of soccer fields, a play area for the youngins, and water fountains Overall love the place.”
Plan your run at Harding 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteferndalemi.gov
- Phone(248) 544-6767
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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