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Parkland Recreation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Dearborn Heights, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Parkland Recreation Area'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.

RestroomsQuiet

Relaxed park with slides and swings for kids, picnic tables and a BBQ grill. Picnic area. Playground.

What runners say about Parkland Recreation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (88 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“And the bathroom was surprisingly well-kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

Parkland Recreation Area in Hines Park is an inviting space fitting for children playing on the playground, baseball field, woods and bikers path give people so much to do. Additionally there is parking and barbecues available for folks looking to cookout. Swing on by and enjoy.

★★★★☆ — Realbc7 , Mar 2023

Picnic tables and shelters, wildlife, sports areas, walking and biking trails, but be aware this is a natural flood plane and often closes following sizeable or fast rain storms. Some indoor bathrooms. County sheriff does patrol the parkway. Long, winding roadway. Holiday lightfest in the winter.

★★★★★ — Scott , Apr 2023

Quick picnic or stop for fresh air slides for kids trails for walks and public bathroom!

★★★★★ — Su , Nov 2018

Nice area to take a walk. Go ahead and get some fresh air. Kinda fresh air.......

★★★★★ — Ford , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 88 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Quick picnic or stop for fresh air slides for kids trails for walks and public bathroom!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Parkland Recreation Area

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewaynecounty.com

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Parkland Recreation Area

6378-14366 Edward N Hines Dr, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.