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Lankford Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Melvindale, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lankford 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.
Laid-back location featuring a playground, a basketball court and a track, plus swings and slides.
What runners say about Lankford Park
There was alot of garbage around so I gathered about 3 full garbage bags full. Now the place is even more beautiful. Good walking trail, lots of space and the playground has new equipment and the old playground is further to the end of the park. Lots of trees and shade and a place to play basketball.
The playground is well taken care of. There is a lot of space to run and have fun. The trees make it feel less hot. The trail and the bar playground are great for workout. However, I can't find a phone number to schedule a party. If anyone knows the phone number; I would really appreciate if you could share it with me.
Very nice open space park. Has basketball court, need baseball and tennis. Bike and walk trail is narrow but it's enough to pass time walking while talking.
Everything looks nice nothing broken on site there are plenty of benches and a workout station along the walking path
Trail conditions & character
“Really get place for basically any type gathering 👍🏼 Shelter with bathrooms, park for kids, basketball court”
Plan your run at Lankford Park
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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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