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Paris Park Nature Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Kentwood, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paris Park Nature Reserve'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.
Pathways in the woods and along a creek or stream for walking, biking or dog-walking.
What runners say about Paris Park Nature Reserve
“I circled quite a few times & I’d imagine the foliage is quite beautiful in mid-summer and the peak of the fall colors.”
“Really nice short nature walk for those who don't want to travel too far it's peaceful and vacant most of the time great place to walk your dogs!”
Very calm and peaceful. The trails were well walked on, though when I went there wasn't anyone else there. The reserve trails follow a very nice stream that was frozen over when I was there. A great place to walk and enjoy nature!
Not the easiest to spot from the road, and turning in Eastbound can be dicey while you're blocking traffic, bit it's a quiet little wooded walk. Unpaved trail.
I love to walk here. Even on a hot day it is pleasant with a full canopy coverage. I also love to hear all the birds. It's a short path so I can get a 15 minute walk on when I don't have a lot of time. Or. I can go twice, or take the "extra" paths when I want to take a little longer.
Nice park and trail system. The trails are not super long probably 30 mins of walking if you don't stop. You are in the woods the whole time and their is a creek at the very beginning. Note: parking lot floods after a heavy rain
Trail conditions & character
“Great little set of nature trails, with several paved loops, and intriguing interior paths through the woods.”
“I circled quite a few times & I’d imagine the foliage is quite beautiful in mid-summer and the peak of the fall colors.”
“Really nice short nature walk for those who don't want to travel too far it's peaceful and vacant most of the time great place to walk your dogs!”
“Note: parking lot floods after a heavy rain”
“Most of the trails are paved so it's easy to push a stroller, wheelchair, or ride a bike.”
Plan your run at Paris Park Nature Reserve
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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitekentwood.us
- Phone+1 616-656-5270
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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