Home › Indiana › Valparaiso › Rogers Lakewood Park
Rogers Lakewood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 765 Google reviews · Running trail in Valparaiso, Indiana · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Rogers Lakewood 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.
Recreation area with hiking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and a playground, plus 2 lakes.
What runners say about Rogers Lakewood Park
“Great park, a lot of work has been done to keep it clean and clear of brush.”
“Great park for panfishing, the park itself is super nice and the scenery is beautiful.”
“You can find quiet corners even when the park is crowded with people.”
They've really stepped up their game at Rogers Lakewood in the past few years. Amazing for walks/hikes/runs, picnics and hangouts, and I'm told by the strangers I meet here that it's solid disc golfing. Grew up coming here, and my heart is glad to see it remain popular.
Great place for our family reunion. Our area was very clean! The trails were well kept. We had plenty of space to spread out, eat & play. Plenty of fishing sites were available for use. We had a shelter with men & women bathrooms which was great for our more elder members as well as all the children.
Nice park! Nice trails, lots of water to fish on. Well maintained boat ramp with lots of parking. Playground for the kids. Pavilion rental. Boat rental during the summer. We saw a ton of birds, all different species. A really nice park with a lot of land!
My favorite park in Valpo. You can find quiet corners even when the park is crowded with people. Watch variety of birds, small animals, and flowers. Find fun in boating, fishing, biking or walking. I spend a lot of time taking pictures.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park for panfishing, the park itself is super nice and the scenery is beautiful.”
“You can find quiet corners even when the park is crowded with people.”
“The disc golf is on a championship level course that gives you quite the challenge.”
“We had a shelter with men & women bathrooms which was great for our more elder members as well as all the children.”
“Well maintained boat ramp with lots of parking.”
“The paved paths are all nice but some of the unpaved go right through disc golf holes.”
Plan your run at Rogers Lakewood 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevalpoparks.org
- Phone(219) 462-1959
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4 AM–10 PM |
Running trails near Valparaiso
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Park offering a playground, disc golf course, fishing, and picnic tables.
Hollenbeck Nature Greenway
2.3 ★★☆☆☆ 4 reviews
Sunset Hill Farm County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Natural recreation area on a former farm with wooded trails, campsites & regular events.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 386 reviews
Tree-topped park & gardens offering picnic shelters & a playground, plus a field for various sports.
Creekside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Mountain-biking, hiking and walking trail system with an outdoor playground and bike shop.