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Plaster Creek Family Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 332 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Rapids, 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 Plaster Creek Family 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.
Park featuring a ball diamond & tennis courts, plus a playground, restrooms & a picnic shelter.
What runners say about Plaster Creek Family Park
“Nice safe bathrooms which are kept clean and are in a highly public place in the park.”
“In the center where once lay a field is now a beautiful paved path, handicap scooter accessible, full of flower mounds.”
“Very quiet and far enough off the road that I never even knew it was there even though I've driven past countless times.”
The park is so much nicer now. In the center where once lay a field is now a beautiful paved path, handicap scooter accessible, full of flower mounds. A natural wooden sculpture. Perfect peaceful escape right in the middle of town. The basketball court and ball diamond are off to the sides. Great with my service dog.
Very nice walking trails, restroom is clean. Too bad people have to put graffiti on the walls, though. I was sad to see that most of the newly planted trees around the soccer field have been destroyed. Over all its a nice park. Sat and listened to the bull 🐸. Also saw a lot of wildlife.
I run through plaster Creek park every week. I love the gentle hill with either a ramp or stairs looking out over the soccer field. There's a small wooden playground for kids or a much bigger playground near the top of the park in the school.
I love this park! Just discovered it today and it's just lovely. Very quiet and far enough off the road that I never even knew it was there even though I've driven past countless times. Can't wait to go back and walk the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“There are bathrooms on site, a playground, tennis courts, fields used for soccer and football practice.”
“(It IS hard to access from the parking lot for those unable to walk) A quieter nature area.”
“It's on a hill with windy trails, a meadow, soccer field, and a playground with large wooden structures for playing.”
“Very quiet and far enough off the road that I never even knew it was there even though I've driven past countless times.”
“In the center where once lay a field is now a beautiful paved path, handicap scooter accessible, full of flower mounds.”
Plan your run at Plaster Creek Family 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegrandrapidsmi.gov
- Phone+1 616-456-3696
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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