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Blacklick Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 Google reviews · Running trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blacklick Woods Metro 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.
Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.
What runners say about Blacklick Woods Metro Park
“There are trails, which are well maintained, and offers ability to work out while getting your cardio on, there is a playground area for the kids, overall I highly recommend!”
“Lots of space for events, rentable shelters, and pavilions, an awesome canopy walk up high in the trees (great workout) This park is beautiful and well maintained.”
“Lots of space for events, rentable shelters, and pavilions, an awesome canopy walk up high in the trees (great workout) This park is beautiful and well maintained.”
“The environment is serene and beautiful, amazing as it is in the middle of a large bustling community!”
“Numerous easy walking and riding paths, mostly paved and comfortable for leisure walking or cardio exercises should you prefer to pick up the pace a little bit.”
I have always loved going for walks in the park. Blacklick Park just kicked out up a notch by adding the covered walkway! They now appear to be more family friendly, as I witnessed more families, couples, babies, toddlers.... all walks of life! It's a great place to experience.
Beautiful, peaceful, and well-kept! Blacklick Woods is a hidden gem. The trails are clean and easy to follow, with lots of shade and spots to sit and enjoy nature. I was especially impressed by how neat and well-maintained the restrooms were—super clean, fully stocked, and no bad smells, which is rare for a park!
I did not do trails went for the canopy walk, it is short but did not disappoint! There are a bunch of steps, however for those who have medical/physical limitations there is an elevator. The environment is serene and beautiful, amazing as it is in the middle of a large bustling community!
Yesterday, the park celebrated it's one year anniversary. They had kids games, activities and three food trucks. The staff was very friendly and it's a beautiful park worth the visit, with a handful of options for different walking paths.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of space for events, rentable shelters, and pavilions, an awesome canopy walk up high in the trees (great workout) This park is beautiful and well maintained.”
“Lots of space for events, rentable shelters, and pavilions, an awesome canopy walk up high in the trees (great workout) This park is beautiful and well maintained.”
“The environment is serene and beautiful, amazing as it is in the middle of a large bustling community!”
“They also have a exercise area up front on the right hand side across from a large parking area.”
“I was especially impressed by how neat and well-maintained the restrooms were—super clean, fully stocked, and no bad smells, which is rare for a park!”
“the canopy walk is especially cool, and it's great that it and all the trails are ADA compliant.”
“As someone coming from Dayton, it would have been nice to know you don't allow dogs on the trails, just the multipurpose trail.”
“Numerous easy walking and riding paths, mostly paved and comfortable for leisure walking or cardio exercises should you prefer to pick up the pace a little bit.”
Plan your run at Blacklick Woods Metro Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone(614) 861-8759
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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