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Skeets Gehrman memorial park
4.7 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Battle Creek, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skeets Gehrman memorial 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.
Tranquil village park featuring a playground as well as a stream and a river.
What runners say about Skeets Gehrman memorial park
“Beautiful peaceful park, well kept playground, clean bathrooms (locked unless you reserved the park) peaceful creek running through.”
“Beautiful peaceful park, well kept playground, clean bathrooms (locked unless you reserved the park) peaceful creek running through.”
“Beautiful peaceful park, well kept playground, clean bathrooms (locked unless you reserved the park) peaceful creek running through.”
Nice little park in Bedford ,small creek to fish, playground for the little ones and several picnic tables under a roof. I walk my dog here regularly.
Lovely river front with a big gazebo for family functions and lots of shade, grass for kids to run, super nice spot and. And Quiet :)
Great little park. The creek is fun and there is lots of room to run around.
Beautiful peaceful park, well kept playground, clean bathrooms (locked unless you reserved the park) peaceful creek running through. Not very busy, lots of space. It isn't outright noticable if you're not looking for it. We had my daughter's baby shower there, everyone loved the location. It's just so peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful peaceful park, well kept playground, clean bathrooms (locked unless you reserved the park) peaceful creek running through.”
“A wonderful place for a family picnic and if you live in Bedford, you can go to the township and get a key for full use of the facilities, including the bathrooms.”
“I have seen many persons playing with kids and dogs.”
Plan your run at Skeets Gehrman memorial 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.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
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