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Overlook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 260 Google reviews · Running trail in Midland, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Overlook 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.
Park featuring a viewing point, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus opportunities for sledding.
What runners say about Overlook Park
“This small park is well maintained with good walking paths.”
“I have never been to the overlook park before but the day that I chose to go, the sky was just stunning with big fluffy clouds.”
“A nice peaceful place overlooking the former Midland Nuclear plant ponds.”
Sure it overlooks Dow, but it's still a beautiful park. My husband and I love to go and park there just to watch the wildlife or catch the sunset. Was just there last night for the first time in a year or so. Sat and watched the geese, a couple of cranes and of course the deer.
Nice area for a walk or just to enjoy the evening. The view is nice and the kids enjoy sledding here in the winter time.
There is not really a lot to say about the park. There is a playground, and a paved trail that is part of the rail trail In the summer it is a great spot to watch the fireworks for the 4th of July or the Loons game that fire them off on random weekends.
Nice overview of the massive Dow/Dupont facilities with a water feature in the foreground ( the cooling ponds for the canceled Midland nuclear plant) The park is well cared for with a few amenities. Picnic tables and benches. Also, information plaques, which are interesting.
Trail conditions & character
“Although it overlooks a sprawling metropolis of industry and pollution, Overlook Park is still a standout showcase of Midland scenery.”
“There are no permanent bathrooms but on the 4th of July they had 3 portable bathrooms, including an accessible bathroom.”
“In the winter it is a great spot to take the kiddos sledding because even tho the hill is not super tall, you can still get good speed.”
“A nice peaceful place overlooking the former Midland Nuclear plant ponds.”
“Currently, the access to this from the Chippewa trail is a rough, broken concrete sidewalk along Poseyville road.”
Plan your run at Overlook Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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