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Linden Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Linden 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Scenic, pet-friendly park with marked trails and a playground for the kids.

What runners say about Linden Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (104 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Not a very long path if you want a long run, but the neighborhood has some beautiful homes to look at if you want to extend your run.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Nice quiet park, trails are good for dog walking, and enjoy the peaceful waters.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“They do have smaller trails that are not really dog walking trails or more for kids.”

A large park with a small playground. Many vast fields for whatever you like. Not very functional for formal sports though. Most of the park parallels the Rouge River and its quite verdant with the wood chip trail that meanders alongside the river.

★★★★☆ — Harold , May 2025

This trail is beautiful. Some trees are labeled with their names. There are a couple spots where you can get by the water. My 3 year old had fun with that. Getting by the water we saw some interesting wildlife in and out of it. There were people running, walking, some with their dogs. Great trail!

★★★★★ — C , Sep 2018

Lovely walking and running area and good for dogs too! (Dogs MUST be on a leash, though). Not a very long path if you want a long run, but the neighborhood has some beautiful homes to look at if you want to extend your run. Look for parking NORTH of Maple Road.

★★★★★ — Lexi , Sep 2015

Lots of activities for the kids. Plenty of trails for walking on but you cannot take your dogs into the back trail area. They do have smaller trails that are not really dog walking trails or more for kids. But they have a great play area as well for the kiddos.

★★★★★ — Jared , 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“My boys were so much more interested in the trees and meeting some of the other visitors dogs than the swing sets.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Not a very long path if you want a long run, but the neighborhood has some beautiful homes to look at if you want to extend your run.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Nice quiet park, trails are good for dog walking, and enjoy the peaceful waters.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a parking garage near library where stay is free if you stay less than 2 hours.”

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Plan your run at Linden 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebhamgov.org
  • Phone+1 248-530-1800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–10 pm
Sunday 9 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 Linden Park

Hawthome Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

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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.