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Heinz Waterfront Walkway
4.5 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Holland, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Heinz Waterfront Walkway'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.
Park with a lake and walking paths, as well as fishing in the late evening.
What runners say about Heinz Waterfront Walkway
“The walkway offers a beautiful path with stunning views of Lake Macatawa.”
I have been visiting Holland for 20 years and I’ve lived here for four years and somehow I never knew about this waterfront walkway that has been here since 2008! The walkway offers a beautiful path with stunning views of Lake Macatawa. Plus you get walk right by the Heinz pickle factory!
Started my walk off with some fresh air, with a side of vinegar. Haha. That's to be expected being Heinz is RIGHT there. You either get used to it, or end up ignoring it and enjoy your walk. I went with the enjoyable walk. I can't tell you how many times I've been here.
Very nice board walk , to ride bikes , fishing, can sit at benches an watch boats , an people, an most of all magnet fishing!
Been here august 2016 and this place is scenic, huge and perfect to walk or jog, what I hate is some people bike so fast and the walkway is so narrow they don't even slowdown so most of the time I watch my back.
Trail conditions & character
“The walkway offers a beautiful path with stunning views of Lake Macatawa.”
“This place is an oasis, huge Boardwalk around the lake.”
Plan your run at Heinz Waterfront Walkway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Websitecityofholland.com
- Phone(616) 928-2450
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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