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Penn-Vassar Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Dearborn, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Penn-Vassar 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.
Spacious playground featuring baseball diamonds, a track and picnic tables.
What runners say about Penn-Vassar Park
Dearborn is a great city and there is always a nice park in walking distance no matter where at in Dearborn you are. All are equipped with 1/4 mile walking/biking tracks, playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts, baseball field, picnic tables, water fountains and some even have pools and sprinkler pads!
It's a family friendly park, that is really big and safe for children. There is a playground for the children to enjoy themselves, a baseball diamond for teams to play and there is a trail for those who want to stay in shape to utilize.
My family loves Penn-Vassar Park!! We are there daily when it's nice out!! We love close and walk daily! They always have nice/fun events for the kids!
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitedearborn.gov
- Phone+1 313-943-2150
- 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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