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Wahby Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 360 Google reviews · Running trail in St Clair Shores, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Wahby 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.

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Landscaped open space with a gazebo & a pond with fountains, popular for weddings & photography.

What runners say about Wahby Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (360 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The park is generally clean and well-kept, and it’s a good mix of quiet and active depending on when you go.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“This place is gorgeous, but if you’re not paying attention, you’ll drive right by!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The park is generally clean and well-kept, and it’s a good mix of quiet and active depending on when you go.”

Wow! This is a beautiful park, with fountains, ponds, walkable paths, etc.... Plenty of places to sit, too. A St. Clair Shores jewel in my book.

★★★★★ — Michael , May 2023

This place is gorgeous, but if you’re not paying attention, you’ll drive right by!! It is situated right in front of the Blossom Heath Banquet center, and has a walking trail that circles a small man-made pond.

★★★★★ — Angela , Mar 2025

A wonderful small park. Great for wedding photos, or other scenic photo ops. Has a walking path.

★★★★★ — Eric , Jul 2025

Relaxing and beautiful, I go for pokemon, lots of spins. Also walkway & run path, benches gazebos and water fountains. Great for wedding pictures or portfolio, even graduation great backdrops. Forr events you need a permit but they are free.

★★★★★ — Sandra , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 360 reviews →

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 12 mentions

“This place is gorgeous, but if you’re not paying attention, you’ll drive right by!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The park is generally clean and well-kept, and it’s a good mix of quiet and active depending on when you go.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Plenty of places to sit but no picnic tables or restrooms.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“There are benches and water fountains scattered around the trail, and even “doggie pod” bags & dispensers if you walk your dog around the trail.”

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Plan your run at Wahby 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.saint-clair-shores.mi.us
  • Phone(586) 445-5350

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 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 Wahby Park

24800 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080

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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.