HomeMichiganSaginaw › Lathrup Park

Lathrup Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Saginaw, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lathrup 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.

Natural surfaceRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Lathrup Park

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.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean, quiet, friendly little piece of land to play on in a great neighborhood”

This park is very well kept and the neighborhood looks like it cares a lot. It could be 5 stars if it had a few more benches and something to do for kids like a swing but other than that its a nice piece of land for walking dogs.

★★★★☆ — Paris , Jun 2021

I have been a resident of Lathrup Park for 30 years. This park is what a neighborhood park should be. A Quiet and beautiful place to sit and walk pups and visit neighbors. We have residents here that work very hard to keep it clean. It has open space so that kids can run, fly kites, play soccer and just be kids.

★★★★★ — Siusan , Aug 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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Lathrup Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesaginawcounty.com

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 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 Lathrup Park

4100 Monterey Ave, Saginaw, MI 48638

Get directions

Running trails near Saginaw

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Deindorfer Woods Park

4 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews

Saginaw, MI

Natural surfaceShaded

Park featuring trails, picnic tables, and a grill, plus fountains.

2.0 miles away

Saginaw River Headwaters Rec Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Saginaw, MI

PavedScenic

2.2 miles away

Rust Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 271 reviews

Saginaw, MI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Riverside leisure space featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus concert stages and paths.

2.2 miles away

Hoyt Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 454 reviews

Saginaw, MI

LitScenic

Site for year-round activities, including baseball, sledding & jogging, plus a veteran's memorial.

2.6 miles away

Thomas Twp. Nature Center & Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Saginaw, MI

Crushed gravelScenic

2.7 miles away

Public Walk/Bike Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Saginaw, MI

2.8 miles away

All running trails in Saginaw, MI →

Nearby towns

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.