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Riverfront-Lakewood East Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 236 Google reviews · Running trail in Detroit, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverfront-Lakewood East 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.
Outdoor space with a playground, picnic areas, fishing, and canoeing, plus a restroom.
What runners say about Riverfront-Lakewood East Park
“Fairly clean launch area.”
“The surrounding area and canals are beautiful with their historic charm.”
“Great atmosphere very quiet and pleasant.”
Family fun park, filled with exciting activities, such as canoeing, fishing, swinging, and nature walks. Tall cottonwood trees are abound with tall grasses swaying in the cool breeze. Big boulders surround the grass areas, which adds additional safety and keeps cars where they should be.
Great place to hike through the woods with a dog or a toddler. There is a defined trail that goes along the canal to the river.
Trail conditions & character
“The surrounding area and canals are beautiful with their historic charm.”
“Offer enough parking and frequently used by fishermen.”
Plan your run at Riverfront-Lakewood East 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
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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