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Volunteer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in South Lyon, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Volunteer 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.
Baseball and soccer fields at this sports park used by recreation leagues.
What runners say about Volunteer Park
“Needs some maintenance, but super walkable/bikeable and dog friendly”
Come here often, beautiful little trails to walk the dog. Baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball court, and a pavilion. Nice little park!
“Absolutely had a blast at this park with my girlfriend! The trails were not only beautiful but also well manicured, making our stroll incredibly pleasant. The lush vegetation and thriving wildlife added an enchanting touch to the surroundings, making it a nature lover’s paradise.
This local spot has baseball fields, soccer and football fields, a basketball court, and a covered gazebo. It's adjacent to a long walking path & nature trail. It's absolutely adequate, but pretty obviously doesn't get a lot of funds from the area to upgrade or restore some of the space.
Nice park that is fairly new and used mainly as a sports park with baseball and soccer fields plus a basketball court that's next to a small pavilion. There is a small hiking trail to the South of the park and is a good location to park and walk/bike the Kensington Valley bike trail, which goes along the East side of…
Trail conditions & character
“Needs some maintenance, but super walkable/bikeable and dog friendly”
“Parking was simple and the walking trail was convenient and interesting.”
“Wish they also had actual bathrooms rather then Porta potty”
Plan your run at Volunteer Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Phone+1 248-437-1735
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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