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McKinley Barrier Free Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 Google reviews · Running trail in Fraser, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McKinley Barrier Free 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.
Air-themed family park boasting a fire-truck playground and another one shaped like an airplane, plus a sandbox.
What runners say about McKinley Barrier Free Park
“The park was clean and everyone was friendly.”
“On hot days, your children can not use the toys because they are so hot, there is no shade.”
This park is well maintained. There have been lots of improvements in recent years, and they are still making improvements. My family enjoyed the musical toys, the airplane playscape and the rocking seats. The play features are also barrier free if someone has mobility limitations, even swings!
Great well maintained park for the littles! Fun themed play structures with a nice sized sand pit, walking path, and tables for picnics. Also love the inclusiveness (wheelchair accessible and sign language board)
This park is perfect for 0-5. The play structures are so wide open and easy for babies/toddlers to climb. There is also a large walking path and a big hill. I can spend hours here with my 2 and 1 year old!
I love this park for my son! It has a spacious sand box with toys & buckets. Two separate play scapes and lots of swings for all sizes. The park was clean and everyone was friendly. A nice garden and huge hill.. all tucked away off of 13 mile road
Trail conditions & character
“Soft surface if anyone falls 2 bathrooms Pavillion Nice walking path 4 lil libraries Hill to run or sled on.”
“We were even able to drive the baby's stroller right up into some of the equipment when my youngest was too small to play yet.”
“On hot days, your children can not use the toys because they are so hot, there is no shade.”
“Soft surface if anyone falls 2 bathrooms Pavillion Nice walking path 4 lil libraries Hill to run or sled on.”
“😆 Also public bathroom and drinking fountains and water refill station.”
Plan your run at McKinley Barrier Free 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.
- Websitefraserfirst.com
- Phone(586) 453-4081
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
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