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Waterfront / Gilmore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in East Grand Rapids, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waterfront / Gilmore 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.
Waterfront park featuring walking trails, picnic tables and benches.
What runners say about Waterfront / Gilmore Park
“Kinda stinky when we were digging in the water but other than that absolutely gorgeous!”
“My top choice when it comes to serene walks and relaxing spots with less people in the area.”
Very nice area to walk your dog. I followed the trail/sidewalk all the way to the school, my dog loved it! My only complaint is that there were no working water fountains in the area.
Great lake views and trails. The Reeds Lake Trail goes through the park. Two branches of the trail lead through the park to the lakeside. One leads to a long floating boardwalk on the lake, with amazing views of the lake and surroundings.
Beautiful is not enough to describe how amazing this place looks. There are all kinds of flowers and plants to look at. There is also a boardwalk that'll take you down to reed's lake which is also pretty to look at.
Love this park in front of Reed's Lake. Such a beautiful view and it is not usually very busy. They have public restrooms here and a trail that connects to the park. It's so relaxing for reading,benjoying the sun, having a picnic,or just visiting.
Trail conditions & character
“Kinda stinky when we were digging in the water but other than that absolutely gorgeous!”
“My top choice when it comes to serene walks and relaxing spots with less people in the area.”
“One leads to a long floating boardwalk on the lake, with amazing views of the lake and surroundings.”
“They have public restrooms here and a trail that connects to the park.”
“My only complaint is that there were no working water fountains in the area.”
Plan your run at Waterfront / Gilmore Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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