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Hofma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 313 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Haven, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hofma 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.
Well-kept park known for its miles of trails, baseball fields and playground.
What runners say about Hofma Park
“Never super crowed and the trails are always well kept.”
“Excellent park includes fields, swings, slides, and a beautiful trail system for hiking or mountain biking.”
“Nice little park, we took our dogs for a walk on their leashes.”
New boardwalk is amazing! 18 screws per board, 12-13 boards per section, (post to post) 93 sections, approximately 22,000 screw for the walkway :)
Wonderful mixed hardwood and evergreen forest with many easy trails. Tons of wildlife in a serene setting.
This park appears to be a bit hidden away, so was a perfect getaway and picnic spot for our large group of friends and family. The shelter was free to be used even over the Fourth of July weekend and there was a lovely set of trails that began there.
Hofma Park is a great place to get out into the woods while still being pretty close to town. We take our dog out there every day, and everyone is super friendly. Most people with dogs let them run off the leash, but they are all very considerate and careful to make sure their dogs are well behaved and under control.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the few places in this part of Michigan where you can walk for miles with your dog free to sniff every tree.”
“Excellent park includes fields, swings, slides, and a beautiful trail system for hiking or mountain biking.”
“There is a boardwalk across the end of the bayou and it is a good place for birdwatching.”
“Restroom, soccer field and a baseball field are adjacent as well a nice play area for smaller kids.”
“5 miles from the south parking lot (almost 4 miles if you cross over the floating bridge and back).”
“this is an amazing park no hills and great for mountain bike learners and CX racers”
Plan your run at Hofma Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteght.org
- Phone+1 616-842-5988
- Social 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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