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Richmond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,436 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Rapids, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Richmond 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.
Large park featuring various sports facilities, plus trails, a playground, a pond & an outdoor pool.
What runners say about Richmond Park
“Always fresh, clean air to find in the city.”
“Cool park always beautiful no matter what time of the year but in the winter, it has a great hill to sled down from”
Always fresh, clean air to find in the city. Kids love the playgrounds and pool. I love swinging in the breeze and picnics with my family. They need to do something with the pool. Fresh paint to cover the rust would help, but pool has lots of needs besides paint.
This is a nice park for talking a walk. It has plenty of grassy area as well. I don't know how many fish are in the pond but I have seen a few. Probably not great for fishing as it is super weedy and home to alot of birds.
Cool park always beautiful no matter what time of the year but in the winter, it has a great hill to sled down from
This is a lovely park with plenty of sun and shade. The pond is a wonderful centerpiece to sit and watch the water foul and relax. The park is home to one of Grand Rapids three city pools. The pool building is unique and a small piece of city history. Admission costs $10.
Trail conditions & character
“Cool park always beautiful no matter what time of the year but in the winter, it has a great hill to sled down from”
“My kids love this park there are huge hills u can climb that have walking trails theres a pond u can fish at or just sit its great for dogs and kids to run there so much space”
“My kids love this park there are huge hills u can climb that have walking trails theres a pond u can fish at or just sit its great for dogs and kids to run there so much space”
“There are some trails to walk and picnic areas to enjoy and public restrooms.”
Plan your run at Richmond 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegrandrapidsmi.gov
- Phone+1 616-456-3696
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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