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The Burgh Historical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Southfield, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from The Burgh Historical 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 hosting concerts and other events, with a public restroom.
What runners say about The Burgh Historical Park
“The grass was incredibly green and it was in early July so there was a beautiful array of flowers everywhere I looked in all colors of the rainbow.”
This park is beautiful. It is a great place for small events or just to walk around. Later in the evening deer walk around the park.
This place is such a peaceful area to visit. Walking around or listening to jazz in the evening
Trail conditions & character
“The grass was incredibly green and it was in early July so there was a beautiful array of flowers everywhere I looked in all colors of the rainbow.”
Plan your run at The Burgh Historical Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Websitecityofsouthfield.com
- Phone+1 248-796-4607
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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