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Blue Rock Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 432 Google reviews · Running trail in Cincinnati, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blue Rock 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.
Wooded park featuring a playground with slides, soccer fields, and walking trails, plus shelters and benches.
What runners say about Blue Rock Park
“This park was very clean and had close parking proximity.”
“However, this also makes it an ideal option for those who are simply looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature without the distractions of numerous sights and sounds.”
The joy of walking. The Blue Rock Park is a pleasure to visit. The atmosphere is always tranquil to me. The playground equipment has seen better days but it's still functional. The best part of the part is the walking track.
★ Popularity: Locally known. ★ Size/Location: Medium. ★ Business Type: Nature Park, Walking Trail. ★ Business Hour: Dawn to dusk. ★ Activities: Outdoor activities. ★ Reservation: Public. ★ Parking: Medium parking lots. ★ Accessibility: Handicapped parking spots. ★ Facilities: Restrooms. ★ Staff: None seen.
Hawke and I love Blue Rock Park. He is always so happy to visit! The walking path is so quiet and peaceful.
Very nice park with playground and walking trail!!! There are nice restrooms and picnic tables too!
Trail conditions & character
“However, this also makes it an ideal option for those who are simply looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature without the distractions of numerous sights and sounds.”
“There is a rentable shelter on site and restrooms just over a small footbridge.”
“This park was very clean and had close parking proximity.”
“I have a very friendly dog, but other dog owners still stereotype my American Bull terrier and overreact.”
“There is a nice paved walking loop where many bring their fur babies to walk.”
Plan your run at Blue Rock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Websitegreentwp.org
- Phone+1 513-574-8832
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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