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Roethke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Saginaw, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Roethke 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 train ride (seasonal in summer), as well as a pool, a playground and a pond.
What runners say about Roethke Park
“Love this park, very clean close to home and monster fish in the lake”
“I absolutely love this park, I love that it has trails in the woods to walk a beautiful pond to fish and look at and my daughter loved the playground and even made some friends.”
“It's calm and quiet, and a lovely place to visit.”
Great park with lots to offer including a public pool, miniature train, walking trails and so much more!
First time here and Ive gotta say that this park is quite the collection of activities for the little ones. Turns out the train wasn't running for some reason, with some confusion from a companion who was aware of its schedule, but had a great time with the kids. One of the nicer, smaller parks we have been to
Great place a lot of very nice wooded trails and just an all-around great place to relax
We went for a graduation gathering and I was very impressed with this park. I live about 15 minutes away and have never been here before, but I'll definitely be back. There are nice, short walking trails, a pond for catch and release fishing, three pavilions, public swimming pool, train rides, and a small amphitheatre.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park for the kids and fishing has back trails to walk also and dogs are welcomed.”
“It's calm and quiet, and a lovely place to visit.”
Plan your run at Roethke Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesaginawcounty.com
- Phone(989) 781-0088
Hours
| Monday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 AM–6 PM |
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