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Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Valparaiso, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge'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 offering a playground, disc golf course, fishing, and picnic tables.
What runners say about Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge
“Its well taken care of plus this is a beautiful spot to take pictures.”
“Besides all the kids screaming for help in the water, its so peaceful!”
Rogers lakewood is such an amazing park for the whole family. This place has disc golf, a skate park, docks for fishing, trails for hiking, a park and a beach front for swimming. Its well taken care of plus this is a beautiful spot to take pictures. I come here all the time and the family loves it.
Lakewood Park is beautiful! Lots of walking paths with natural beauty everywhere. Plenty of recreational activities, including paddle boats, row boats, fishing, dics golf, and skateboard park. There is a $6 entry fee . Card and cash accepted.
What an adorable place to visit! Great nature walk. Nice and quiet and not crowded.
Gorgeous and peaceful. Dogs allowed on leash. One of my I favorite local walks!
Trail conditions & character
“Its well taken care of plus this is a beautiful spot to take pictures.”
“Besides all the kids screaming for help in the water, its so peaceful!”
“Beautiful Park yeah, lots of great walking spaces also dog friendly”
Plan your run at Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteci.valparaiso.in.us
- Phone(219) 462-5144
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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