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Lake Front Park - Grosse Pointe Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in St Clair Shores, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Lake Front Park - Grosse Pointe Woods' 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.

Scenic

What runners say about Lake Front Park - Grosse Pointe Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

Hello- it is Now June 16, 2026, and I have Upgraded this review from 3-Stars a year ago to 4-Stars. As Some of the Below Issues that existed in 2023, 2024 & 2025 have indeed been addressed- in particular the Men’s Poolside Locker Room cleaning & basic sanitation has improved measurably. Thank You GPW Park Management!

★★★★☆ — John , Jun 2026

Very nice park, has all the amenities you could ask for. There's a nice paved foot trail around the inner perimeter, boat slips, kayak launch, full Olympic pool with waterslides, a very nice gym and activity room and open all year.

★★★★★ — Bob , Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“But the views of the lake are spectacular.”

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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.
  • Websitegpwmi.us
  • Phone(313) 343-2470 ext. 3

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lake Front Park - Grosse Pointe Woods

23000 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.