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Patriot Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 247 Google reviews · Running trail in Michigan City, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Access
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Confirmed from Patriot 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

This community park offers sports facilities, including 4 ball diamonds, a soccer field & play area.

What runners say about Patriot Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (247 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Restrooms were clean and didn't run out of TP which if you've ever been to a big tournament with tons of girls and moms, you know that is a precious resource!”

Patriot Park is an expansive, well-groomed complex of baseball fields. There is ample parking and plenty of space for fans to social distance as they watch the games. There is a pretty walking trail that goes around the perimeter of the park by wetlands.

★★★★★ — Suzanne , Jun 2020

Nice ball diamonds. parking lot is not big enough , people end up parking in grass and all over unorganized and have to walk far.

★★★★☆ — Rocky , Aug 2020

Not bad as far as softball fields go. Minuses: My daughter as a catcher did not really love how far it was to the backstop from home plate. Crushed limestone surface on the infield which can be hard for girls when sliding.

★★★★☆ — Christina , Jun 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“parking lot is not big enough , people end up parking in grass and all over unorganized and have to walk far.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Restrooms were clean and didn't run out of TP which if you've ever been to a big tournament with tons of girls and moms, you know that is a precious resource!”

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Plan your run at Patriot Park

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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 219-873-1506

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 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 Patriot Park

2224 N 950 W, Michigan City, IN 46360

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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.