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Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,523 Google reviews · Running trail in Taylor, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heritage 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.
Green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a walking trail, picnic areas & a petting farm.
What runners say about Heritage Park
“I can see where it would be wheel chair accessible on the path because it's well maintained, but again, not in the mud.”
“The walking trail is nice and big and incredibly scenic and beautiful, and I don't even live in Taylor!”
“They have family friendly events year round.”
Very good place! The name talks well. Every direction every step leads to a beautiful spots of the park. Great place for walking, pets, children, engaging with ducks, close to nature, cycling. With sports complex and a huge place to discover
Heritage Park is a beautiful, expansive, and impeccably maintained space. I recently visited to explore one of their gazebos as a potential venue for a small wedding, and it exceeded all expectations.
Beautiful trails absolutely loved it. Definitely recommend to go to anyone who needs some sun or a mental day or simply enjoy nature. It's so relaxing and everyone is friendly. They also have small concerts which is so cool and many food and drinks when they do the concerts.
This park is so big! I didn't know they had the nature trails(pics)! It has the historic vibe upfront with the pond and the fake small park look. The forest is amazing with all kinds of growth and overgrowth. Be careful if it's muddy, that stuff is sludge.
Trail conditions & character
“The picnic tables by the pond offered a pretty view of the historic village as well as the many ducks and geese gathered there.”
“did not like the bathrooms away from the hall it was hot water no cold and the dryer blew sand everywhere”
“There is also a dirt trail that weaves through the woods if you are feeling more adventurous.”
“I can see where it would be wheel chair accessible on the path because it's well maintained, but again, not in the mud.”
Plan your run at Heritage Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityoftaylor.com
- Phone(734) 287-6550
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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