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Kelly Lake Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 306 Google reviews · Running trail in Burton, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kelly Lake 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.
Park featuring a fishing dock, a boat launch & a beach, plus a pavilion & a sledding hill.
What runners say about Kelly Lake Park
“Overall, it’s clean, fun, and seems well prepared for future sacrifices.”
“There's a world of reeds and swamp on the west side of the walking dock, and a beautiful little lake to the east.”
“Overall it’s a nice, quiet little park with a couple of pavilions if you want a family get-together or kids birthday party.”
I decided to check this lovely place out for the 1st time.. and I will definitely be back, because It was such a beautiful walk around the lake! Being out in nature makes everything better!
Nice lake to take a walk or picnic. Fishing 🎣 is allowed. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND FOR SWIMMING! Also there is a sledding hill for winter! 💚💯💯
It’s kinda surprising to me that my visit was the first time I’ve ever been to Kelly Lake. Overall it’s a nice, quiet little park with a couple of pavilions if you want a family get-together or kids birthday party.
Great little place to go to spend some quiet time alone or with whomever you'd like! Has a walking platform that extends across the lake, where people can fish if desired or just stroll and admire the beauty of nature.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a world of reeds and swamp on the west side of the walking dock, and a beautiful little lake to the east.”
“Overall it’s a nice, quiet little park with a couple of pavilions if you want a family get-together or kids birthday party.”
“It has a nice wooden boardwalk going over the water and a few benches at strategic spots.”
“Very nice park with paved walking trail, pavilion, lake, wetlands, and sledding hill.”
“Very nice park with paved walking trail, pavilion, lake, wetlands, and sledding hill.”
Plan your run at Kelly Lake 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
- 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.
- Websiteburtonmi.gov
- Phone(810) 743-1500
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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