Bloomer Park is an excellent place for hiking and mountain biking. It's has technical mountain bike trails as well as moderate and casual. These levels are the same for hiking, so you can get a great workout regardless of experience level. There are multiple wood staircases of varying lengths, so it's great for stair climbing exercise. I've been coming here on/off for several years and have never had a bad experience. I've gone to other state parks where I've gotten swarmed by a lot of bugs, but for whatever reason, not at Bloomer. It's also great that it's located next to downtown Rochester, so food and drink after a casual stroll is accessible. I highly recommend Bloomer Park for hiking and biking activities. read more

My family and I went to Bloomer Park for their recent, Fossils and Riverside Campfire event (cost was $10 per person). We had a great time. It was our first visit to this city park, and I was happy to see it was nicely maintained. We only stayed and hiked through a small section of the park, but it was very clean, bathrooms were available, there was a playground for kids, small grills in sections, bike repair areas could be found, and the trails had been recently upkept. The paths we followed were simple and good for families, although I would not recommend dragging a wagon or anything like that with you. There were easy to hike sections, as well as smaller, more off-road trails perfect for those that enjoy mountain biking. There was plenty of wildlife around to view, wooden bridges for crossing streams and marshy areas, and beautiful areas to relax near the Clinton River. It was honestly a great outing, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Come and visit this beautiful park, ideal for hiking and mounting bike lovers. It is connected to Clinton River trail. Parking lot available and couple of shelters where you can organize your events. read more

I heard someone talking about this park in a hiking group and they enjoyed themselves. I decides to go exploring alone but instead of the normal hiking trail; i used the mountain bike trail since you could see the signs VERY CLEAR. Please note - if you have little ones, then don't go that route; areas are very very narrow and i'm super duper glad i didn't fall down the hill. Lol! Several people stated they gotten lost and/or turned around - yes it happened to me as well but i was trying to avoid ICY patches during my hike. There's even a sledding hill which isn't too far away from the parking lot but you can't drive over there, so make sure you can carry whatever you need to. I'll definitely go back to this location and try different routes; go early because during the winter season the park closes at 5:30pm. Happy trailing!!! read more

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At first glance, it's a small running or biking area with a nice playground and great places for outdoor parties (which it is! There's even a cricket pitch!) But there is so much more than that. Dozens of trails for mountain bikes but runners/hikers/walkers are free to use them as well. You never know where you'll end up. And the views are spectacular no matter where you end up read more

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My first visit was long ago to take my niece and nephews sledding. The sled hill is super steep and slick, so a bit scary for the under 7 crowd I think. After that I completely forgot about this place. When my bro finally got me to go mountain biking with him last month, in part because he asked more than 3 times(!), this was the first place he took me. He started me off in the beginner section and I began to realize it was quickly getting a hold on me. Now this is one of our go-to places. My brother has explored most of the park and shows me new places all the time. At first I didn't understand when he said he can't stand riding street/pavement or asphalt trails. Now I totally get it and I'm a deep woods dirt trail convert. With so many trails crisscrossing, it gets confusing fast and getting totally turned around is easy. That's why I always take a picture of the map at the trail head to help out when I'm lost. One time we walked our bikes down the stairs and the trail climb back up was brutal. I've also ridden by the Velodrome. There are lots of niche areas for picnics and parking lot offshoots scattered throughout the park. I brought my Havanese pupper here just to see what he thought. I was surprised by how pumped he gets in the woods compared to the neighborhood or smaller parks. He just turned 15 but you'd never know it from the way he looks/acts. This park is pup-proved. read more

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Great park for bbqs, walks, bike riding. Love coming here with the family! Tons to do. Clean. Make sure you clean up after yourself. Just a beautiful place to relax with family or friends. read more

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This park is so well maintained. I love the trails: walking and biking. They do have off road trails. The cost to get into the park $5 or $35 for the whole year. They have picnic tables available, 2 kids jungle gyms, lots of trails along Clinton River. It's quiet and peaceful so the fact that people actually respect that and don't play loud music is stellar. Nothing is more annoying when you're trying to find peace. There may be a couple of fitness groups that come out and charge $15... I believe one is called Rochester Hill Mom Fitness or something & I've seen men's CrossFit as well. Just a really lovely space. read more

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I love this park. I come here for mountain biking. The trails are flat for the most part so you can get some speed. There is a back section that is crazy steep and you have to be prepared to climb, but that section is set apart and you can avoid it if you wanted. The trail holds some rain, so give it a day or two to dry out. It does have some nice downhill runs and a sweet switchback, even has some manmade jumps! A nice smooth ride with lots of areas to relax and park; watch the river and grab a snack. read more

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I loved this park, it has bbq areas, two huge playgrounds, and walking trails. I came here to run and i used map to discover amazing and beautiful trails deeper in the forest. Those trails end but if you use your map, some trails are long. Trails are in the forest, no concrete, and just nature and fresh air. read more

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Bloomer park is lovely. There's a few different play areas, trails, a Velodrome and a work out area for seniors. Picnic areas, A shelter and clean accessable rest rooms. As far as I know, there's a permanent covered stage. I know OPC holds their annual Seniors picnic there every year, and it's an enjoyable day and Park. read more

This place is great for soccer! Our kids play here with Soccer Magic. They are part of the RARA association. Also they have a velo track. This thing is super slick to watch. All the high gear bikes roll on it. And they roll fast!! They have multiple picnic areas, dog walking, mountain biking, hiking, fishing on The Clinton River, and sheltered picnic areas. Check it out. read more

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Came here with the sis for a short hike; pretty empty this time of the year but definitely a must see during fall, it's beautiful. We covered about 3.5 miles through several random trails. Planning on coming back here in the winter for some sledding :D read more

I just discovered this park last week. Somehow, it's been hiding from me all my life. Where Rochester Municipal is more of a family park, Bloomer is more of a park park. Bloomer is surprisingly large, with multiple play areas for kids. I saw a pirate party going on when I biked through. Good times at the Parrrrrrrk! My favorite part of this park is that there are multiple unpaved trails through the woods for jogging/biking. It was still early spring when I biked though, so I couldn't explore all the trails due to standing water and icky mud. The trails are pretty hardcore with steep inclines. I'm pretty sure I died trying to bike back up a massive hill. The trails remind me of when I would explore the forest behind my house when I was a kid. Lots of trees and things to look at. I'm pretty sure Calvin and Hobbes comics could be re-created on these trails. Definitely some of the coolest park trails I've been on. There's also the Velodrome, which, contrary to what I thought, is not a last-man standing death arena, it's actually a biking loop for training and races. Even cooler, there's a big 'ol sledding hill! It's awesome! I'm totally gonna sled this in winter, no matter how dumb I look in snow pants. Every week, I'm discovering more of Bloomer from the un-comfort of my bike seat, and I'm very excited for what Bloomer has in store. read more

This was a very pleasant surprise. If If you're coming from Rochester, you need to take Diversion to get to South St though!!! The bathrooms are gross but maybe that will improve with the season. Pick a spot and start walking! The stone shelter views views are exquisite, a great picnic spot. I don't recommend climbing up mountain bike hills like we did unless you want to go down on your ass, but but hey at least it was fun! The ducks laughed. read more

When I first arrived I thought this park was awesome. Was excited for all the nature trail options until I decided to wander down one and it dropped me off in a trailer park. Was not happy. Had to try to sort out how to find a path that took us back to where we started in the park. Signs would be nice throughout the trail. Just saying. If you like to hike don't stray to far in the trails because you never know where you'll end up. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! So big, peaceful and beautiful!!!!

Great place to walk your dog. Lovely little trails by the Clinton river, easy parking, and sometimes if you're lucky you'll see a few deer. There are ducks and squirrels and other critters around. In some spots, the river is nice and slow with good banks for dogs to play in even in the winter. Be careful on the trails when it's snowy! read more

Smaller city park. reviewing the mountain biking: I'd say it's OK, not great, not bad. Definitely some cool technical sections but is missing the general flow that you'll find at Pontiac Lake, Stoney, Poto, etc... also as a city park, the pass for stoney, and the state recreation passport (FOR MI, on your license plate) does not get you into the park) read more

I love this park. everything is in bloom. had a great walk and met some really nice people. as far as open air parks go, you should check this one out. it seems very safe and no mosquitoes and dogs running around. Hope to see you out there read more

Love the stairs - in flat SE Michigan, it's awesome to get a vertical workout outside! The main flight (next to the stone lodge that is right by the start of the parking lot) is about 10 stories according to my fitbit, but there are stairs and trails all over. In just an hour, I did 3 miles and 50 flights of stairs (at a hiker's pace). I'll be back almost everyday until I leave on my trek next month. read more

I'll limit my 2 cents to the mountain bike trails. The 6 mile loop is pretty technical with a few speedy drops, switchbacks, and roots. It has a lot of winding back and forth where it's not possible to keep your speed and 2 substantial climbs. The trails do not drain at all. In the spring it is nothing but mud. Overall it's good for a change of pace but if I had to choose one local park I'd rather go to Stoney Creek. P.S. If you don't want to pay the entrance fee, you can park across from Yates Cider mill and go in an obscure back entrance. read more

This is the most fun I have had mountain biking in the Mitt by far. It is as challenging as nearby Stony Creek but the climbs and drops are split up so you can use momentum to get through them. I love the tight, winding zig zags - these will definitely keep you on your toes. What is particularly crazy/scary are the trails that seem to run along the edge of the hill. One false move could be ruinous - bring your best helmet! read more

Bike Trails here are really cool, and get pretty challenging in some spots. Some spots are too rough for my bike but they are mountain bike trails, after all. My bike is a mountain/road hybrid so there are a few spots I have to get on my feet and walk the bike through or I'd risk damaging it. Keep that in mind before getting too far into the woods out there. read more

Oh my gosh this is another park I love to frequent. I love to mountain bike. I probably suck but it's still loads of fun to practice. I strap on my go pro on my "chesty" mount and weave through the trails as fast as possible for some great footage. I'm thinking of moving out of my apartment and into the mobile home community to be closer to these trails. read more

Id consider this our new home park! It's free, low drama, quiet, clean and beautiful. This place has 3 nice playgrounds, open fields to run, plenty of restrooms, bbqs, pavilions and is clean and well maintained. I love that it's a short walk between playgrounds and the bathrooms are not filthy like a lot of parks. It's also a nice place to just take a walk and listen to nature. My toddlers face always lights up when we pull into the parking lot, it makes him so happy to go to this park. read more

This is a great workout park! (My only constructive criticism is that the men's bathroom is in need of attention. The stall doors don't lock properly and the bathroom is usually not the cleanest) I first went here with intentions of running the bike trails but it rained the night before and they were flooded in a few spots. I chose the stairs instead. I have since made this part of my regular routine and walk or run the stairs here three mornings a week. There are a few stairs around the park but I recommend the most popular set located to the left of the stone structure as soon as you enter the park. It's a great workout covering almost 200 steps each way. The stairs are usually clear of debris, are well built, and are well maintained. Tip: you can keep track of your flights by advancing one of the nails through the holes in the boards located near the hand rails the bottom of the stairs. (I bring a colored golf tee for easier recognition) read more

A wonderful place to hold an outdoor wedding, as I did back in Sept. of 2008. We were in the Stone Shelter, had our ceremony on the balcony in the back tucked in the woods...accomodated our guests and drummers. A pleasure, for sure. Affordable, kids had fun too at the nearby playground. Loved it--thanks!! read more

Some of the best bike trails around. A few nice pavilions. Swingsets a nice playground. My dog loves it. The sled hills are great place to spend a snow day with the kids. All around a great place. read more

Nice looking park. It's huge. There's NO maps once you get on the trails- and there is a ton of them. From bike to walking. There are numbered trails but it does no good if you do not take a picture of the main map and carry your phone. Getting lost for hours is not out of the question read more