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Pickett Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockford, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Pickett 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.
Dog park, playground and river trails for long walks, plus picnic tables and swings.
What runners say about Pickett Park
Great seasonal fishing. Nice stretches of walking/jogging/biking paths for the family. Some of the trails/paths lead into the downtown area, wich will give you access to restaurants and some stores and a ice cream shop, i advise to take a nice long walk and grab some lunch at dam dogs!!!!😉😉😉
Nice little spot to stop, have a little pizza and play and go for a walk
Great safe place to go for a run or jog with your dog. The bathroom facilities are clean and I find it best in Texas to obviously go for a walk or jog later and night. Feel completely safe in the area and often see the caretaker cleaning up and emptying the bins when been out for runs. Super place and pet friendly
Nice quiet park with nice trails along the river. And over some bridges. With access to downtown. Not a lot of parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Beware that dog park is near (behind) and that many their dogs through this park to get to the dog park.”
“Small park with parking right off the main drag through Rockford.”
Plan your run at Pickett Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterockford.mi.us
- Phone(616) 866-1537
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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