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Amherst Township Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Running trail in Amherst, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Amherst Township 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.
Park with baseball fields, a playground and soccer fields.
What runners say about Amherst Township Park
“Soccer field, ball diamonds, pavilion, playground and well maintained trails.”
Very pretty, nice paved walking pathways through the woods. Cute little play area for kids, a couple picnic tables under a small pavillion nearby. Indoor meeting room for rent. Also offers a restroom. Grateful it is nearby.
This is a great small town park. Soccer field, ball diamonds, pavilion, playground and well maintained trails. Definitely recommend this place for a play date or party!
I love this little park! It's always nice and clean and feels very safe when I go on my lunch break. I love the paved trail.
Go for a c, do walk or bring the kids to enjoy the playground and ride bikes around the pathways. Safe and quiet.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is limited if games are going on as you arrive.”
“Very pretty, nice paved walking pathways through the woods.”
Plan your run at Amherst Township Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
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