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McHattie Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 495 Google reviews · Running trail in South Lyon, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McHattie 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.
Community park featuring slides, walking trails, gazebos and a sledding hill, along with picnic tables, volleyball courts, a baseball field and an ice-skating rink.
What runners say about McHattie Park
“Wonderful community park kept very clean and organized.”
“Beautiful grounds and a great picnic area.”
“Great areas for a shade-covered lunch, plenty of sporting fields (soccer, baseball, volleyball, etc), and really close to The Witches Hat for something neat to check out.”
This is a hidden gem. Beautiful grounds and a great picnic area. We had a 1st birthday party at this park. They have tables and a covered building to have your event. Kids can run and play away from traffic. We had dogs with us and everyone had a great time.
This is a wonderful park just a short walk away from downtown South Lyon. We mostly come here because our two year old loves the play structures here. There are so many options, and new ones seem to be added from time to time. McHattie is usually bustling on a nice day, but it never feels overly crowded.
This park is rarely used in cooler weather, especially during the week. The toddler structure is in very poor condition. The park is not well maintained in colder months. It does have a nice snow hill for younger kids, but this park sorely lacks the correct volume of parking.
Safe and fun sledding hill. They even put hay bales at the bottom in case you hit a tree. It is only one mound in the middle of a small park so not much variety but it is only a short 30 sec walk up so it’s easy. Good for 3+ I’m and adult and had a blast!
Trail conditions & character
“There are public restrooms and free parking, though the entrance can be a bit hard to find if you're not familiar with the area.”
“It does have a nice snow hill for younger kids, but this park sorely lacks the correct volume of parking.”
“Great areas for a shade-covered lunch, plenty of sporting fields (soccer, baseball, volleyball, etc), and really close to The Witches Hat for something neat to check out.”
“There are public restrooms and free parking, though the entrance can be a bit hard to find if you're not familiar with the area.”
“They have also become more inclusive with the addition of a swing for wheelchairs.”
Plan your run at McHattie 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesouthlyonmi.org
- Phone+1 248-437-1735
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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