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Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 897 Google reviews · Running trail in Walker, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Johnson 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.
Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
What runners say about Johnson Park
“What a wonderful park, beautifully wooded, well maintained and even tho very close to busy highways etc amazingly peaceful!”
“It has some of the most beautiful trails, and they're quite long too, with large open fields and plenty of benches.”
“What a wonderful park, beautifully wooded, well maintained and even tho very close to busy highways etc amazingly peaceful!”
This is definitely one of the best parks around. It has some of the most beautiful trails, and they're quite long too, with large open fields and plenty of benches.
This is my kids second time coming to the park and they like it. It has a lot of fields to run, you just have to watch where you step when it's wet outside because of the mushy grass, your shoes will get muddy otherwise a great place to walk, ride bikes and have kids play on the playground.
A very beautiful park that spans out into wonderful, scenic trails. Located next to a beautiful river across the street, the park also features a big playground for kid's, an area for grilling and family time, as well as 300+ yard's of open grass to run and play.
My husband and I love to bring our girl Hadley to walk the trails. Such a beautiful park the nauture is outstanding .I grew up sleding at this park with my brother and friends ! Such a nice park full of breathtaking scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“It has some of the most beautiful trails, and they're quite long too, with large open fields and plenty of benches.”
“The hike is a lot of uphill and rolling paved paths, but it's doable!”
“Very cute :) we stopped here with our ice cream and to run around with the dog and it was very nice and quiet 🐕”
“What a wonderful park, beautifully wooded, well maintained and even tho very close to busy highways etc amazingly peaceful!”
Plan your run at Johnson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance100 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekentcountyparks.org
- Phone(616) 632-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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