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Bill Yeck Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 748 Google reviews · Running trail in Dayton, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bill Yeck 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.

BoardwalkLoopScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Park featuring winding, well-marked trails for hiking and running, as well as soccer fields and playgrounds.

What runners say about Bill Yeck Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (748 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Miles of clean and well maintained trails through forest, over creeks, and among meadows.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful views along the trails that cross the creeks with fun stone paths.”

🪧 well-marked 5 mentions

“Lots of trail variety and good signage that will allow you to easily mix and match trail segments.”

👟 good for all levels 5 mentions

“Lots of trails—both improved trails with gravel for easy walking as well as some more rugged trails for a good hike or trail running.”

One of the best walking/hiking trails in Centerville in my opinion. Very well maintained. A good amount of shade on the trails. Campfire pit use by permit only. Beehives that are fenced in. Bunch of cool things to see. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Mustang , Jul 2025

Our favorite park to go to as a family to hike. Super family friendly and pet friendly also. Very nice trails that incorporate lots of water crossings! Definitely would recommend!

★★★★★ — Dani , Dec 2021

#TeamClark decided to hike Bill Yeck Park in Bellbrook, Ohio this afternoon! This trail is right at three miles long if you hike the entire loop. There were a couple of detours throughout the trail today which prohibited us from completing the entire three miles.

★★★★★ — Your , Sep 2020

The trails at this park are excellent. They are well maintained and well marked. The views along the orange trail are great. The orange trail follows Sugar Creek for a good distance and has access to the creek at quite a few places. There is also a boardwalk over wetlands. The parking area is fairly large.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Dec 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Beautiful views along the trails that cross the creeks with fun stone paths.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“Great place to walk with miles of well marked trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Trails are accessible from various parking lots.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“)There are many trails that loop into each other with a variety of distances and terrains.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Super family friendly and pet friendly also.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“There is also a boardwalk over wetlands.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“There is also a shelter house and restrooms at the house by the main parking lot.”

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Plan your run at Bill Yeck Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecwpd.org
  • Phone(937) 433-5155
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bill Yeck Park

2230 E Centerville Station Rd, Dayton, OH 45459

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.