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Normandy Oaks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 Google reviews · Running trail in Royal Oak, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Normandy Oaks 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.
Family-friendly recreation area featuring playgrounds with climbing structures and a splash pad, plus picnic benches.
What runners say about Normandy Oaks Park
“great ropes course for older kids with a wonderful walking path, plenty of grass, and clean restrooms”
“The playscape has a nice green turf that is friendly to kids of all ages.”
This park is amazing. The splash pad was the best. The kids enjoyed it so much. There’s plenty of room to sit and enjoy a picnic. They have sidewalks for walking. The playground is fun. There’s climbing, splash pad, bathroom, picnic area, sitting area. The splash pad is fenced for kids safety.
This is actually my favorite place to take the hound out for a walk in the evening. Everyone is friendly. A few things it's going to need. First is time for vegetation to fill in. It's going to need some upgrades to the drainage system. And fish in the ponds.
This park is a gem. There are wide paved paths lined with wildflowers for exercise like walking, running, biking and skating. The park has a playground, splash pad and pavilion with a drinking fountain and restrooms. There are ponds with turtles, frogs, ducks, birds and deer. The park also has two soccer fields.
Amazing park. Love this place. Have been going there every week since opening of the park. Some problems were there form the start like the puddles and the dirt. But it is getting better and better. We found some geocaches there and we are excited. I had long walks and nice days and afternoon there.
Trail conditions & character
“great ropes course for older kids with a wonderful walking path, plenty of grass, and clean restrooms”
“Brand new multi-use park in Royal Oak that features a large rope climb structure with a big slide, soccer fields, and large paved path that goes around a nature area.”
“The park has a playground, splash pad and pavilion with a drinking fountain and restrooms.”
“Great parking, great location , you should definitely check out Normandy Oaks Park!”
“Walking path is about 5 people wide with brush on both sides, difficult for dogs to safely pass each other.”
Plan your run at Normandy Oaks Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteromi.gov
- Phone(248) 246-3180
- Social Instagram · 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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