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Joseph J. Delia Jr. Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in Sterling Heights, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 18 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Joseph J. Delia Jr. 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.
Community park featuring ball fields, a tennis court, a dog park, playground, and picnic spots.
What runners say about Joseph J. Delia Jr. Park
“Nice park lots of sports activities including baseball soccer ect very clean park with restrooms as well”
“It's a beautiful park, enjoyed watching the many types of water birds.”
The Park is in 2 parts. Off Ryan north of 18 mile is the dog park & tennis courts. Off 18 mile West of Ryan are the soccer & baseball fields, children's play area, and picnic tables. Both areas have public restrooms. Both are connected by a walking trail. Dog park needs some shade but otherwise is great.
Multiple big open soccer fields and football field. Baseball diamond and trails. They also have a playground. Very clean and scenic. There's a lake, nice big homes, green trees, lush green grass. There's even a big hill. It's great for playing and picnics.
This park is great. Lots of amenities and fields. Long trail to walk or bike, tennis courts, soccer and football fields, benches, baseball diamonds, plus a huge parking lot. Love waking my dog here and letting her run to her heart's content on the open fields.
Love this park. Always clean. Nice little trail walk. The park is smaller but newly built and fun for the kids.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice park lots of sports activities including baseball soccer ect very clean park with restrooms as well”
“Love waking my dog here and letting her run to her heart's content on the open fields.”
“Long trail to walk or bike, tennis courts, soccer and football fields, benches, baseball diamonds, plus a huge parking lot.”
“Off Ryan north of 18 mile is the dog park & tennis courts.”
Plan your run at Joseph J. Delia Jr. Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance18 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.
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesterling-heights.net
- Phone+1 586-446-2700
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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