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Boardman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,630 Google reviews · Running trail in Boardman, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Boardman 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.

Dog-friendlyQuiet

227-acre green space offering a wide variety of recreational facilities, plus a dog park.

What runners say about Boardman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,630 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The grounds are clean, spacious, and easy to navigate, and the availability of nearby parking makes visits convenient and stress-free.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful🌲 lined trails, 3 playgrounds, 1 for lil tykes, 2 for all ages, 1 separated from main play area & has outdoor, covered patio for events in warmer temps.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful place for a nice quiet walk or to take kids to the play grounds (we saw at least 3 different sets of equipment!”

👟 good for all levels 5 mentions

“Beautiful🌲 lined trails, 3 playgrounds, 1 for lil tykes, 2 for all ages, 1 separated from main play area & has outdoor, covered patio for events in warmer temps.”

It feels larger once you are among the dense, tall trees. Impressive playground facilities around the perimeter but inside the woods there are 4 miles of paved and hardpacked trails with a couple of bridges crossing the small stream. A fine small park.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Nov 2023

Beautiful🌲 lined trails, 3 playgrounds, 1 for lil tykes, 2 for all ages, 1 separated from main play area & has outdoor, covered patio for events in warmer temps. Always peaceful here, a 🐶 park is thru rear of BP off Southern Blvd, also ♻️ containers available to TRY to help our 🌍

★★★★★ — Heather , Jan 2025

Beautiful place for a nice quiet walk or to take kids to the play grounds (we saw at least 3 different sets of equipment!). The grounds are beautifully landscaped, tons of pavilions, trails, play areas, historical villiage and church, restrooms...and its CLEAN!!!

★★★★★ — Roaming , Sep 2019

The trails are always in excellent condition and the park is continuously updating to make more areas accessible. The wildlife are cautious, but able to be captured on film. Very pet and kid friendly. The play areas are kept clean. Lots of places to explore.

★★★★★ — Beth , Jul 2025

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“There are two dog parks at the entrance off Southern too .”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful place for a nice quiet walk or to take kids to the play grounds (we saw at least 3 different sets of equipment!”

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Plan your run at Boardman Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteboardmanpark.com
  • Phone(330) 726-8105
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7:30 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 Boardman Park

375 Boardman Poland Rd, Boardman, OH 44512

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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.