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Highland Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 296 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Rapids, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Highland 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.
City park, also known as Highland Park, featuring playgrounds, a rock wall, soccer and football fields, and nature trails.
What runners say about Highland Park
“Super beautiful area with lots to do, it's unfortunately right by the highway and that can be a bit noisy.”
Great place to play some disc golf. Also a nice place to play when you're little. My grandmother lived on top of the hill back in the '70s and we used to play there all the time. It is one of the best places in the area to recreate. Lots of available activities. Plenty of areas for picnicking.
A unique park with lots of space. There is a rock wall small enough for kids to enjoy, but challenging enough that I see professional rock climbers come with talcum powder and practice. There are some minor trails to explore.
I love this park. They've got a wonderful little pollinator garden, a great playground, a splash pad, and a new boulder wall. I like to come here to sit at a picnic table or under a tree to read. They also have some short walking paths and some great sledding hills!
This is a great park. I enjoy walking here. Restrooms could use improving. Splash pad for the kids and nice play area. The splash pad was working when I was there earlier in the day. I tried to add a few photos but couldn't get them to upload them. There is a sign saying they are making improvements.
Trail conditions & character
“and it is quite the hike thru the woods up and down the hills but over all it is fun and challenging.”
“Great place to take your dog out just got a good ol family day!”
Plan your run at Highland 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegrandrapidsmi.gov
- Phone+1 616-456-3696
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 |
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