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Pollard Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 246 Google reviews · Running trail in New Baltimore, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pollard 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.

Restrooms

Recreational area featuring baseball fields, soccer patches and a playground for kids.

What runners say about Pollard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (246 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“My son had a soccer game and reported the field to be in great condition.”

Always clean and maintained. There are playsets for different ages. Here, you'll find a large field for multiple soccer or flag football games, a few baseball fields, and a path around the park for running or walking. Spacious amount of parking available, and it's well lit in the evening.

★★★★☆ — C , Nov 2024

Nice park. There are soccer fields, baseball fields, and a small playground. I did not see any indoor toilets, just portable potties. A short walking path is also available.

★★★★☆ — Jill , Oct 2025

Despite having lived within 7 miles for over 30 years, today was my first time here. My son had a soccer game and reported the field to be in great condition.

★★★★☆ — James , May 2023

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Needs more porta potties, overall decent park for families.”

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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
  • Websiteparks.chesterfieldtwp.org
  • Phone(586) 949-0400
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Pollard Park

55550 New Haven Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48051

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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.