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Redwood Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Troy, Michigan · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Redwood 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.

PavedLit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park offering pickleball courts and a playground, as well as picnic tables.

What runners say about Redwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (63 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean, Asphalt Courts, 3/4ths of each court is fenced off.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Small and quiet, nice restrooms for covid.”

First time at Redwood, wanted to check out the Pickle Ball courts. They are fantastic!! Also there is a small playset for the kids to play on and a field to run around in. It's a bit of a hassle to get there, but for those who live in the neighborhood I'm sure it's a breeze.

★★★★★ — Chris , May 2018

Small park but perfect for a short leash walk with an older dog. Close parking and not usually crowded.

★★★★★ — Sandra , Oct 2019

Peaceful playground and nice swing area. Great for kids to run around. Very busy pickleball courts.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 63 reviews →

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 3 mentions

“Pickle ball courts, portapottie, playground, very little parking”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Pickle ball courts, portapottie, playground, very little parking”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Small and quiet, nice restrooms for covid.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Clean, Asphalt Courts, 3/4ths of each court is fenced off.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Redwood Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterec.troymi.gov
  • Phone+1 248-524-3484

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

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 Redwood Park

GVRH+P4F, 750 Redwood Dr, Troy, MI 48083

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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.