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Olson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 337 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Olson 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.
54-acre natural area with a pond offers trails, sport courts & fields, plus a playground & dog run.
What runners say about Olson Park
“This park is right next to the freeway so it's not super quiet but it is nice and clean.”
“If you can block out the noise from the expressway next to the park, it's a gorgeous bit of land, with tons of flowers for pollinators in the warm months.”
“There's a fenced dog park and walking and mountain bike trails, and a few courts to play ball.”
If you can block out the noise from the expressway next to the park, it's a gorgeous bit of land, with tons of flowers for pollinators in the warm months. There's a fenced dog park and walking and mountain bike trails, and a few courts to play ball.
The dog park here is quite small. I go to Swift Run Dog Park very often so I thought this dog park would be similar. But it's a lot smaller and my dog was bored. However, the playground and pavilion are very near me and my husband and daughter enjoyed fishing at the pond. Overall, very nice park.
Decent park. Plentiful parking, has a restroom. Wish there was more of a playground area for kids. The pond is a pleasant place to take a walk or go jogging, as long as it's not too warm (in which case there will be mosquitoes). Noise from nearby highway can be a bit bothersome.
Pretty nice park with a playground including swings, slides, a climbing wall, etc. There is a large pavilion and bathrooms. The dog park is large with plenty of room for dogs to run. There's a soccer field and hiking trails that go around a pond. A lot to do in one park.
Trail conditions & character
“Additionally, there's plenty of parking, a great open field (typically used for soccer), and a spot for dogs as well as a small playground for children.”
“We've had birthday parties and cook outs in the covered pavilion that is available for rental for larger events, with restrooms available.”
“There's a bike and stroller-friendly paved walking path around the pond and fun climbing and play equipment.”
“Additionally, there's plenty of parking, a great open field (typically used for soccer), and a spot for dogs as well as a small playground for children.”
“They offer a good amount of climbs and drops but it is meant more for summer riding as the trails get muddy easily.”
Plan your run at Olson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Websitea2gov.org
- Phone+1 734-794-6000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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