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Townsend Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 731 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockford, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Townsend 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.
Kid-friendly park with BBQs and picnic tables, plus a playground, trails, and a creek.
What runners say about Townsend Park
“Friendly, helpful park staff, and well maintained facilities.”
“This is a very beautiful Park, with large areas, more than one playground, beautiful scenery, picnic tables grills you name it.”
“Excellent large park with lodges for rent, flush toilets seasonally open, nice old bridges for photos, children's play equipment and many shaded picnic areas.”
“The little river that runs through it is scenic and this is a really overall a peaceful park.”
I absolutely love this park. It's a ways out. Located in Cannonsburg. It's worth the drive. The park features trails and tons of picnic areas. Plus playground equipment for the kiddos. It's a nice little escape from the woes of daily life.
Excellent large park with lodges for rent, flush toilets seasonally open, nice old bridges for photos, children's play equipment and many shaded picnic areas. Lots of woods. Beautiful in the fall. Hiking trails are available.
Beautiful park! Numerous shelters, picnic tables, grills etc. and all well maintained. Bear Creek runs through the park and there are several bridges and trails for exploring. There are also 3 separate playgrounds, 2 of which are new and awesome, especially for older kids (4+).
Beautiful big park. Had an event there. The Pavilion had a lot of tables, 3 minutes walk to the river(we needed it for our event), and a huge playground. It was an amazing experience. Totally recommend for events and celebrations.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a very beautiful Park, with large areas, more than one playground, beautiful scenery, picnic tables grills you name it.”
“Excellent large park with lodges for rent, flush toilets seasonally open, nice old bridges for photos, children's play equipment and many shaded picnic areas.”
“During the summer there are multiple playgrounds, bathrooms and large open areas to enjoy.”
“The little river that runs through it is scenic and this is a really overall a peaceful park.”
Plan your run at Townsend 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
- Distance100 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitekentcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 616-632-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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