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Harrison Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in East Lansing, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Harrison Meadows 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.

PavedTrailhead parking

What runners say about Harrison Meadows Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Well maintained trails and a nice little playground”

A nice little park with a good sized play area for the kids, that's completed with a swing set. Also a basketball court and small picnic area. The paved trail is also connected to this park to add to its charm.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Aug 2020

Great neighborhood park! Highly recommend taking a walk or stopping to sit in the grass!

★★★★★ — Paulina , Jun 2025

One of my favorite trails to walk. Lots of wildlife and everyone is usually pretty friendly. The park is also nice

★★★★★ — Ben , Dec 2022

Very nice walking path. Clean, well kept & well marked. Picnic tables or benches would be nice.

★★★★☆ — Jeanine , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The paved trail is also connected to this park to add to its charm.”

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Plan your run at Harrison Meadows Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofeastlansing.com

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Harrison Meadows Park

1700 Roxburgh Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

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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.