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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Michigan
Michigan has 418 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 159 cities and towns — Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and 155 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in Michigan
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Warren Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 9,482 reviews
Beech & maple-forested park provides peaceful riverside hikes, picnic space & 311 acres of terrain.
Stony Creek Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,935 reviews
Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.
Dodge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 reviews
Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,311 reviews
Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.
Bay City State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,474 reviews
This destination for a range of activities, including biking, fishing & hiking, also has campsites.
Island Lake Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews
Sprawling 4,000-acre park with meadows & mature woodlands features a hot air balloon launch point.
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews
Park features the Dune Climb stairway, lake-view observation deck & miles of hiking & skiing trails.
Maybury State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews
Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.
Holly Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews
Vast woodland area for hiking, fishing, biking & camping, plus a disc golf course & lake beach.
Rochester Municipal Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews
Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.
Hawk Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews
100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.
Clinch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,984 reviews
Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay featuring picnic tables, restrooms & seasonal lifeguards.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews
Day-use preserve featuring 2.5 miles of shoreline, bird-watching & trails to coastal dunes & woods.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews
Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.
Lake Erie Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,577 reviews
Park with golf course offers sweeping lake views, Marshlands Museum & family-friendly water slide.
Lower Huron Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews
1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.
Proud Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews
State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,333 reviews
Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,362 reviews
Open green space with trails, a gazebo, a fountain, tulip & tropical plant displays & memorials.
Seven Lakes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,309 reviews
Popular camping park offers 230 acres of shoreline, fishing & trails criss-crossing diverse terrain.
Van Buren State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,297 reviews
Park with lakeside sand dunes & woodland trails features picnic area with grills & modern campsites.
George George Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,112 reviews
30-acre green space with a fountain plaza featuring playgrounds, walking paths & a picnic pavilion.
Dodge #4 State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,123 reviews
139-acre preserve with a mile of shoreline also has boating docks & cross-country skiing trails.
Willow Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews
Large park near the Huron River offers a golf course & skatepark plus outdoor activities all year.
The Tridge (Midland)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,965 reviews
Unique 3-way bridge where 2 rivers meet, plus a dog park, playgrounds and hiking trails.
Innovation Hills
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Large park with a river running through it, plus a paved trail & a nature-themed playground.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews
Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Ford Field Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,865 reviews
Park featuring views of the Rouge River, picnic shelters, tennis courts, ball fields & more.
Garden City Parks
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Large park boasting baseball fields and basketball courts to go with its play area, ice rink and skate area.
Hudson Mills Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,603 reviews
Large park offering hike/bike trails, golf, disc golf, picnic & sports areas, boating & fishing.
Crosswinds Marsh
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,534 reviews
Area known for its eagles and horses, plus hiking trails, boardwalks and fishing.
Fitzgerald Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,546 reviews
Park with trails for hiking, a playground, picnic tables, and facilities for baseball and disc golf.
Fort Gratiot County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,483 reviews
Lakefront park features a playground, a play structure and a clean beach.
Bloomer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
City park known for its unique 1/8-mile bicycle racing oval boasts all-year sport & activity spaces.
Independence Oaks County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,430 reviews
Big park offering boating & fishing on Crooked Lake, plus trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.
Dequindre Cut
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,412 reviews
Largely below street level, this 2-mile greenway offers urban art plus pedestrian & biking lanes.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,441 reviews
Riverfront park with play equipment, a footpath, picnic shelter, barbecue facilities & canoe launch.
Richmond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,436 reviews
Large park featuring various sports facilities, plus trails, a playground, a pond & an outdoor pool.
Indian Springs Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,269 reviews
Park with a golf course, miles of woodland trails, an Environmental Discovery Center & playgrounds.
Empire Bluff Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,191 reviews
Popular scenic hiking area offering a boardwalk and views of Lake Michigan.
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.
Mitchell State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Cabins & tent sites between 2 lakes with adjacent swimming, fishing, hiking & water sports.
Lakeshore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,175 reviews
Local park features swimming, a playground, seasonal concession stand & access to ski & bike trails.
Thelma Spencer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Lakeside park with ball courts & a playground, plus seasonal activities like swimming & ice skating.
Lake Harbor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
Lakeside 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas & fishing.
Celery Flats Historic Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,109 reviews
Popular park for dog walks and picnics, as well as biking.
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
Wooded park traversed by trails and featuring a boulder-scattered area and a lake.
Argo Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,108 reviews
Riverfront park featuring canoe, kayak & paddleboat rentals, a boat launch & biking/hiking trails.
Creasey Bicentennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, a splash pad, and athletic fields and courts.
Wilson State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,138 reviews
36-acre, lakeside park offering a sandy beach & a wooded campground, plus cross-country ski terrain.
Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,017 reviews
Tranquil park featuring a basketball court, a baseball field, a playground, and walking trails.
Asylum Lake Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
274-acre park with a sizable lake, several hiking trails & wildlife like deer & waterfowl.
Huff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
City park with a playground & ball field, plus a wetlands boardwalk trail with interpretive signs.
Munson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 995 reviews
Child-friendly park with a skateboard area and a pond for sledding on its hill.
Pigeon Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 960 reviews
A 444-acre park featuring multi-use trails plus a lodge, winter skiing & sledding.
David H Shepherd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 979 reviews
Relaxed family venue with playground, ball diamond & basketball court, picnic tables & events.
Frances Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 940 reviews
City park featuring a picturesque rose garden, woodland trail, river overlook & athletic fields.
Valhalla Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 959 reviews
Community park with wooded areas, softball fields, a lakefront beach & cross-country ski trails.
Flushing County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
Riverfront destination featuring ball fields, playgrounds and paved walking trails.
Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 897 reviews
Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
Clinton River Park North
4.7 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Tranquil, wooded area & geocaching destination with paved pathways linking to a rail-trail system.
Burchfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews
540-acre park circling Grand River features boating, fishing, swimming & trails for hiking & biking.
Lillie Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 902 reviews
Park with a lake, 2 ponds, a boardwalk & sports fields plus asphalt, wood-chip & limestone trails.
Marshbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Park with hiking trails, lake views, fishing, volleyball, and picnic areas.
Hemlock Crossing
4.8 ★★★★★ 849 reviews
Expansive park with woods, plus walking trails and picnic tables.
John Collins Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews
Park with a lake, events, and picnic areas, plus a public restroom.
Provin Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 860 reviews
46-acre forested park with interconnected loops of natural trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.
Fenner Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 828 reviews
134-acre environmental education site with a visitor center, hands-on exhibits & self-guided trails.
Al Sabo Land Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
Large, scenic preserve featuring wooded areas, meadows & wetlands, plus trails for hiking & cycling.
Markin Glen County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 855 reviews
Former private estate with hiking trails, ball fields, a swimming lake & a 38-site campground.
Dodge Park #5
4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Spacious green space for picnics, featuring multiple playgrounds and sports fields.
Orion Oaks County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
900+ acres of county land with a boating & fishing lake, dog park & trails for hiking or biking.
Veteran's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 763 reviews
Riverside park with a footbridge over the water, featuring a playground for kids and a fishing section.
Rosie's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
30.9-acre park offering wooded trails, an ice rink, grills, a BMX 1/2 pipe, sports courts & fields.
Tobico Marsh & Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Nearly 5 miles of multi-use trails wind through this wooded waterfront area with wildlife-watching.
Midland City Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Multi-use, tree-lined park offering walking and hiking trails, plus toboggan runs and an ice rink.
Yates Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 709 reviews
Family-friendly oasis featuring apple cider and donuts, plus a petting zoo and ponies.
Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
Outdoor space featuring a basketball court, a volleyball court and a picnic area for outings, plus kayak launches and a river trail.
Bandemer Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 713 reviews
Riverfront natural area with trails, picnic facilities & activities such as fishing & canoeing.
Oakwoods Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 697 reviews
Large park with wooded hiking trails along the Huron River, plus a nature center with live exhibits.
Crego Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
200-acre wooded park featuring river access for fishing, kayaking & canoeing plus linkage to trails.
Chipp-A-Waters Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 683 reviews
Nature area offering wooded trails along the Chippewa River, a picnic pavilion & a playground.
Beverly Hills Village Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Manicured, 9-hole disc golf course with wooded holes, plus playgrounds and volleyball courts.
Boulan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 678 reviews
Large park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and a paved path for runners and bikers.
Aman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 660 reviews
Scenic natural area featuring self-guided hiking & cross-country ski trails for year-round use.
Shiawassee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Picnic-ready park featuring a playground, baseball fields and walking trails.
Riverview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 652 reviews
Kids'-fave park featuring trails and picnic tables, as well as a riverwalk.
Council Point Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 693 reviews
A creek & popular fitness trail wind through this city park with several ball fields & a playground.
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Popular preserve, featuring 15+ miles of trails through dunes and woodland, plus an accessible lookout point with lake views.
Riley Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Family-friendly destination for hiking and biking, centered around a former landfill.
Flesher Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Park with picnic areas, a playground, and a baseball field plus frequent hot air balloon launches.
Imerman Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 639 reviews
Lush riverfront spot with a dog park, trails and fishing piers.
Barton Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
River park offering picnicking & trails amid meadow, forest & marsh, some accessible by boat only.
West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Public wildlife viewing area with walking trails meandering between forests & wetlands.
Eastpointe Spindler Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Public park with picnic tables and a playground, plus tennis courts, and a disc golf course.
Brys Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 640 reviews
Open green park with baseball & soccer fields, a playground, jogging path & barbecue facilities.
Dexter-Huron Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 585 reviews
Scenic park for hiking, kayaking and tubing, plus picnic areas.
Waldenburg Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and basketball courts, plus walking trails, paths and bridges.
Bird Hills Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
The city's largest park at 161 acres, this hilly green space offers unpaved woodland hiking trails.
Stratford Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
Park with a beach & trails by a manmade lake, offering volleyball courts, BMX track & play area.
Mayors Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
Natural park offering walking & biking trails along the Kalamazoo River as well as a playground.
Ken-O-Sha Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Sprawling area with paved trails, playground, picnic area, basketball court & baseball field.
Bluebell Beach & Flint River Bike Path
4.2 ★★★★☆ 594 reviews
Lakeside park along the Flint River Bike Path featuring a sandy beach, a splash pad & shade kites.
Furstenberg Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Scenic 38-acre wetlands & woodlands park, with picnic tables, a boardwalk & walking paths.
Bicentennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
City recreation area featuring walking trails, athletic fields & playground spaces.
Ford Field Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and a ball field, plus benches and a creek, and an old-time village.
River Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Manicured, leafy park featuring a network of maintained trails, plus a playground & picnic shelter.
White Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Popular park featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a playground.
Luton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Park with wooded and prairie vistas featuring marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Prairie View County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
210-acre lakeside park offering a swimming beach, dog park, covered picnic areas & athletic fields.
Seidman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Wooded natural area with walking trails, popular for cross-country skiing in winter.
Rust Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Trail-filled park featuring baseball and tennis courts, a playground and lush gardens.
Grand Ravines North County Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Nature park with well-maintained trails, a dog park, a suspension bridge, and a kayak launch.
Creekside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus a pavilion and trails.
Shaw Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
City park offering basic facilities for baseball & tennis, plus kids' climbing structures & swings.
Genoa Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Park featuring a basketball court, a soccer field, play areas and sledding hill.
Roselle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Scenic biking and walking trails, playground and picnic benches.
Physicians Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
City park featuring a playground, picnic tables, splash pad, and pavilion, plus a walking path.
Madeline Bertrand County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
18 holes of disc golf, plus hiking & a playground, in forested environs along the St. Joseph River.
Lincoln Brick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Trails through the woods and over a bridge at this park with river access and a quarry.
Drayton Plains Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, playgrounds and trails, plus a nature center and a fish hatchery.
Hawk Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Scenic community park for picnics and paved walks.
Bailey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Family-friendly park boasting playgrounds and baseball fields for kids, plus a dog park and a picnic area.
Grand Rapids Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Relaxed outdoor area featuring baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, playgrounds and tennis courts.
Claude Allison Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 440 reviews
Nice spot with a playground, slides and swings for kids and fields for baseball and volleyball.
Lake Lansing Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
All-season park boasts variety of terrains plus outdoor activities such as boating & trail hiking.
Beech Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Community park with a playground & recreation center, plus a 9-hole golf course & driving range.
Boardman Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved, shaded lakeside path for biking and strolling, with bridges and benches.
Crahen Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, ponds and streams along with marked and unmarked paths.
North Ottawa Dunes
4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Natural area for hiking with marked paths that lead to a beach or lake, plus sand dunes.
Bow in the Clouds Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
Sprawling nature conservation site with woods & wetlands, wildlife, walking paths & a boardwalk.
Highland Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Trails, campgrounds, lakes, and a beach on 5,900 acres are featured at this outdoor state park.
Nancy Moore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Green space with a play equipment, trails & areas for baseball, basketball, volleyball & soccer.
Prairie Wolf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails through a variety of terrains, from orchards to woodlands.
Hofma Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring a floating bridge, boardwalks and hiking trails for dogs and people alike.
Rockport State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Park with trails and a rocky beach where visitors hunt for fossils such as Petoskey stones.
Duncan Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
City park featuring 40 acres of forest land next to a cemetery with hiking trails & wildlife.
Harris Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Nature preserve featuring picnic tables, trails, and a play area, plus a public restroom.
Ada Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Sprawling green space featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts, playground areas and hiking trails.
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Paved park with a mix of terrains including wetlands, meadows, hills and woodlands.
North Clinton River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Scenic park featuring paved trails, picnic tables, a playground and river views.
Olson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
54-acre natural area with a pond offers trails, sport courts & fields, plus a playground & dog run.
Eliza Howell Park
4 ★★★★☆ 375 reviews
Spacious city park offering nature trails, wildlife views & open lawns amid overgrown native plants.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 337 reviews
Clean park with a playground, basketball courts and barbecue facilities.
Hofma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 313 reviews
Well-kept park known for its miles of trails, baseball fields and playground.
Martin Road Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 332 reviews
Spacious site with basketball hoops, picnic pavilions, an in-line rink, sledding path & playground.
Scott Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
Natural park area featuring nature trails, a lake for kayaking, deer & other forest animals.
Grand Haven State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Clean park on Lake Michigan that features a lighthouse and offers camping and fishing.
Roberts Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Clean park featuring baseball and soccer fields, plus playgrounds, picnic tables, BBQ grills and a disc golf course.
Veterans Memorial Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Family-friendly park boasting fountains, a waterfall, a pavilion and landscaped lawns. Also hosts weddings and other events.
Matthew C. Patterson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk, plus a playground and a splash pad.
Hickory Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, hiking trails and baseball fields, as well as a mountain biking track.
Richfield County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Recreational area featuring a playground, picnic areas, grills, and athletic fields, plus hiking and biking trails.
West Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Lakefront acreage with a wetland bog habitat, wooded trail & a dock promenade with scenic views.
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Nature preserve and education center with scenic trails, picnic areas, and a playground.
Normandy Oaks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Family-friendly recreation area featuring playgrounds with climbing structures and a splash pad, plus picnic benches.
Fell Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 304 reviews
Neighborhood recreation space with a baseball field, walking trails, picnic shelters & playground.
Manhattan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Sprawling recreation area featuring playgrounds, volleyball courts and baseball fields.
Connor Bayou
4.7 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Cabin and boat rentals, plus trails for hiking, biking, walking and fishing, featuring river views and a kayak launch.
Hull Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
A relaxing grassy park for picnics, walking and fishing, along with bike paths.
Trestle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 288 reviews
Bike-friendly park with boardwalks winding through wooded areas and a river running through.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Lakeside park area featuring a gazebo, playgrounds, swings and a boat launch.
Farmstead Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Playground and volleyball court for kids, as well as trails for walking and biking.
Highland Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 296 reviews
City park, also known as Highland Park, featuring playgrounds, a rock wall, soccer and football fields, and nature trails.
McLinden Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Wooded park with trails for walking and hiking, including some with water views.
Rogue River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Multiuse park featuring a playground, tennis courts and picnic tables, alongside a river viewpoint.
Mies Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Recreational park featuring open green spaces, tall trees, a playground & walking paths.
South Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Park with a sandy shoreline, plus swings, picnic tables and a playground.
Schrier Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Relaxed, wooded park, with picnic tables, featuring trails, benches, and a playground.
Hopkins Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 273 reviews
City park with disc golf, a playground, picnic areas, a dog park, and a boat launch ramp.
East Paris Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail around a lake, picnic areas, and fishing piers.
Quickstad Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 268 reviews
Wooded area featuring trails and soccer fields, plus an arboretum.
Rust Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 271 reviews
Riverside leisure space featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus concert stages and paths.
Garbutt Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Versatile, kid-friendly park with a playground, swings and picnic tables amid shady trees.
Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Clean neighborhood park with multiple playgrounds, ball courts, and walking trails.
Schemansky Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Triangle-shaped park, with playgrounds, swings and picnic tables, featuring a paved path for runners.
Broome Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews
Park with facilities for baseball, soccer, and basketball, plus a playground and dog-friendly areas.
Hartrick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground, soccer fields and baseball diamonds.
Roethke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Park featuring a train ride (seasonal in summer), as well as a pool, a playground and a pond.
Cascade Peace Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Hilly park offering dirt and gravel paths for hiking, walking, running and skiing.
Delta Mills Park Kayak Launch
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Spacious park featuring trails, picnic spots, playgrounds and ball fields as well as sledding slopes.
Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Hiking area offering a 2.8-mi. trail through dunes and forest to a beach on Lake Michigan.
Millward Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, and walking paths.
Kiwanis Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews
Community venue with 3 separate baseball fields, plus a boat launch, a dog park and picnic tables.
Green Point Dunes
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails through forested dunes, and scenic views of a lake and beach.
Burr Ponds Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Kid-friendly green space featuring ponds and a paved trail, along with picnic tables.
Algoma Sports Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 237 reviews
Well-maintained place featuring playground gear and walking paths plus soccer fields.
Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Densely wooded nature park offering serene trails & an abundance of native trees, plants & wildlife.
Pelizzari Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Nature preserve with well-marked trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and jogging, plus benches.
Hunters Orchard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Paved trail-equipped park with picnic areas and scenic river views.
Genesys Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Wooded nature preserve featuring ponds and trails for humans and dogs.
Huron County Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Rustic nature center featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits along with paved trails through the woods.
Lillian Anderson Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Place featuring well-maintained hiking paths for strolling, jogging, dog-walking, and more.
Cherry Hill Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a mix of wooden boardwalks through various swampy areas, alongside dirt paths, hilly terrain and grasslands.
Douglas Evans Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Conserved 18-acre urban natural area enjoyed by walkers, with an array of native plants.
Neff Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Waterfront park featuring a lake-view pool, a marina and a playground.
Ben Hadley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Playground, clean park featuring a swing set and slides, along with walking trails.
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Beautiful forested hiking spot featuring meadows, cliffs, an overlook and a lake view.
Gilbert Willis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
46-acre park with ball fields, tennis & basketball courts, a walking/jogging loop & a playground.
Harvey Randall Wickes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Lakeside park for fishing and disk golf, plus trails for walking.
Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Natural area featuring many miles of trails for walking, running, and biking.
Chipman Preserve-Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Free nature preserve with well-maintained trails, prairies, woods, and opportunities for birdwatching.
Zemmer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Park with a lake offering swimming, kayaking, fishing, and hiking trails.
Hewen’s Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Quiet park featuring miles of trails for hiking, biking and dog-walking, as well as a pond.
Indian Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews
Path, track, and hiking trail system leading through forested land, plus a play area.
Wolf Tree Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Park featuring a network of forested paths, along with meadows and hills.
Maple Bay Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Hiking trails and a beach are found at this nature preserve along the Lake Michigan shore.
Central Park South
4.7 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Park featuring a fishing pond, plus a dog park, picnic areas and ball fields.
Ansted Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Gravel-based trail is suitable for walking, jogging, and hiking, and has a butterfly garden.
Meininger Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, as well as tennis courts and a small garden.
Bush Park - Leroy Entrance
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Creek and riverfront park with a paddle-friendly stream and a bridge.
Vienna Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a disc golf course plus baseball fields and a playground.
Cadillac Sound Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxing outdoor space featuring musical instruments for kids and families to play, plus a sundial.
Kleinstuck Preserve & Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Managed by Western Michigan University, this nature preserve offers wetlands & events.
Red Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 178 reviews
Modest, wooded park with ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a playground.
Wetzel State Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews
Nature-filled path system and park, plus ponds for wildlife.
Ottawa Sands County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
New park surrounding a lake at a former sand quarry.
Wolters Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area, with a playground, gazebo, hiking path and stream.
Morton Taylor Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wooded area featuring diverse trails for hiking, mountain biking and bird-watching, plus a pump track.
Black River Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Scenic, wooded preserve of easy-to-moderate trails, with a river and ravines at the Black River's South Branch.
Wetlands County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Riverfront destination for picnicking and swimming, along with a pier and a beach.
Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Compact, kid-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and an amphitheater.
Pickett Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 152 reviews
Dog park, playground and river trails for long walks, plus picnic tables and swings.
Paw Paw Park (West)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews
Vibrant park offering a range of amenities, including a disc-golf course, ski trails & vista points.
Joseph J. Delia Jr. Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Community park featuring ball fields, a tennis court, a dog park, playground, and picnic spots.
Eliason Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Paved trail through the woods featuring a boardwalk over a bog.
Festival Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Park with picnicking and a public restroom, plus walking and fishing areas.
Sand Lakes Quiet Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Woodsy park offering a variety of hiking trails, plus mountain biking trails and rustic camping.
Lion's Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Small, grassy park featuring new & old play structures, a walking path & picnic pavilions.
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