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Lapeer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 357 Google reviews · Running trail in Dearborn, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
4 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lapeer 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.

4 miScenicHillyQuiet

Peaceful park featuring playgrounds, volleyball courts and a basketball court for open play.

What runners say about Lapeer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (357 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Nice clean Park but the bathrooms are under construction and is a good sledding hill for the kids”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful escape without leaving the neighborhood.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It’s a cozy, tucked-away spot that still feels close to everything—perfect for peaceful walks, bike rides, or just soaking in nature.”

🌳 A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the Neighborhood 🌳 Lapeer Park holds such a special place in my heart. My parents used to bring us here as kids, and now I get to share the same joy with my own children.

★★★★☆ — Rosanna , Jun 2025

Spacious park with a huge hill and long winding walk/bike trail that wraps around whole park. Pool in summer, basketball courts, good parking lot on two sides of park.

★★★★☆ — Kailey , May 2019

Great park. Used the fenced-in basketball court on November 24th 2022. Everything is sturdy, new cloth nets. Some cracked asphalt and double rims but everything is maintained. Beautiful volleyball courts in the summer, lawn is always mowed, tennis courts. Great 3/4 mile (?) walking path surrounding everything.

★★★★★ — Étienne , Nov 2022

The city of Dearborn really takes care of this jem of a park. Swimming pool, .8 mile walking track, pavilion, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, even a nice handball court (shared with one of the 8 basketball courts) a brand new comfort station for those times when nature really calls! Enjoy ☺️

★★★★★ — John , Mar 2021

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“In the winter, the large sledding hill offers endless fun (and a few good laughs—like the time we hit a snowbank and lost our breath from laughing so hard!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Great for walking and has many kids activities like soccer, basketball, bike riding or just walking up to the hill and enjoying the view”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“It’s a cozy, tucked-away spot that still feels close to everything—perfect for peaceful walks, bike rides, or just soaking in nature.”

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Plan your run at Lapeer Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitecityofdearborn.org
  • Phone(313) 943-2350
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 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 Lapeer Park

9920 Lapeer Park pathway, Dearborn, MI 48120

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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.