Park Managed by Kent County Parks
Townsend Park & Cannon Trail and Playground
Open: Open year round from 7 AM to sunset Stroller-Friendly? Yes, all or most areas Dogs Allowed? Yes, on leashTownsend Park also has baseball diamonds, fishing, and creek stomping for a day of fun.
The shaded playgrounds feature slides and climbing features, including a rock wall.
The surface is mulched.
Cannon Trail is four miles long, winding through Townsend Park, woods, open areas, marshes, and wetlands, and eventually ends at Cannon Township Center at 6878 Belding Rd NE, Rockford.
You can also access the 1-mile long starter mountain biking trail from the Cannon Township Center. The Cannon Township Mountain Bike Trail loops through the woods and is a great way to test out mountain biking without a big commitment.
Trail Difficulty: EasyA one-mile natural surface hiking trail loops through a large pine plantation on the park's north end and crosses a creek.
The northern 80-acre section of the park is hilly with a mix of pine stands, wetlands, natural woods, and open areas.
- Baseball
- Creek Stomping
- Dog Friendly
- Fishing Pond
- Free Admission
- Hiking Trails
- Mountain Biking Trail
- Paved Walking Path
- Paved Bike Path
- Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Shaded
