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Versluis Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 403 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Rapids, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Versluis 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.

Scenic

Park featuring a lake with a small beach and fishing, plus a playground and picnic areas with grills.

What runners say about Versluis Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (403 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Clean paved trails, parking, playground, restrooms, water.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“I visit often, the lake is beautiful.”

Good place to park and get out of traffic and off the road. Good place for kids. Clean paved trails, parking, playground, restrooms, water.Small clean beach area.picknik tables ,shaded areas. Fishing pier. Near banks ATMs fast food, gas stations.

★★★★☆ — C , Jun 2021

I have not been there before I don’t know how!! It is really a nice park. It has everything any family would want; picnic areas, grills, beach, playground, walking trails. We enjoyed the time there. I recommended it to everyone who want to enjoy Michigan summer.

★★★★★ — Ahlam , Jul 2023

I really love to swim here, the water is so clear. They always make sure it's nice and clean. But I do have one problem with this place. There's a little area where you can walk on this platform that's underwater. I like it, but the wood is sort of falling apart, and there's some places with extremely slippery.

★★★★☆ — Emma , Jul 2019

Charming, safe, quaint park tucked away near high quality businesses. My first experience here is an absolute pleasure! Looks great for fishing, walking, swimming, & exercise!

★★★★★ — Trishakay , Aug 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“I visit often, the lake is beautiful.”

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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.
  • Websiteplainfieldmi.org
  • Phone+1 616-363-9399

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Versluis Park

3650 Versluis Park NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.