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Arcola Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Arcola Creek 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.
Lakeside park featuring a rocky beach, a trail, an observation deck, and a dog park.
What runners say about Arcola Creek Park
“Absolutely beautiful and a hidden gem in North Madison, Ohio.”
“It's the most peaceful place on the shores as far as I'm concerned.”
“They've redone the path that takes you to the lake and they also added a family friendly picnic area.”
This park is a hidden gem in North Madison. It has a short and well maintained trail to a small unguarded beach. A few picnic tables and a wide open field to set your children loose on overlook Lake Erie. To the right of that is a short walk to the beach. I haven’t seen anyone swim here, but I’ve heard people do.
Beautiful park. Life jackets are offered, there's a cute but not too long path that leads from the parking area down to the beach. The sunset from this beach is gorgeous and never disappointing!
Absolutely beautiful and a hidden gem in North Madison, Ohio. Just take RT 20 to Dock Rd and it's all the way at the end on the right. They've redone the path that takes you to the lake and they also added a family friendly picnic area. Dogs are welcome too.
It is a short hike from parking lot to overlook deck. This area is flat and and easy walk even though not paved. From the over look to the lake is down hill slightly so not handicap friendly. The union of arcola ck and lake Erie is supposed to be good fishing in season
Trail conditions & character
“A few picnic tables and a wide open field to set your children loose on overlook Lake Erie.”
“It's the most peaceful place on the shores as far as I'm concerned.”
“As of June 2025 there is no bathroom there but there is signage saying a new pavilion and flush bathroom is coming soon”
“Life jackets are offered, there's a cute but not too long path that leads from the parking area down to the beach.”
“Nice pleasant park, walking path that goes out to rocky beach where you can collect all sorts of rocks.”
Plan your run at Arcola Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitelakemetroparks.com
- Phone+1 440-358-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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