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Bradley Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Westlake, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bradley Nature 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.
Local playground and picnic area within a park.
What runners say about Bradley Nature Park
“This was my first visit to this location and I'm very happy that we decided to stop by because it was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful and actually very clean.”
“This was my first visit to this location and I'm very happy that we decided to stop by because it was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful and actually very clean.”
“This was my first visit to this location and I'm very happy that we decided to stop by because it was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful and actually very clean.”
This is a beautiful place for a picnic and/or a short walk through the woods. There aren’t many trails, but it’s also not super crowded and is very convenient if you live nearby. It even has its own little fairy garden!
I had time to kill in Cleveland before catching a flight with my twin 6 year old grandsons. The hills, playground, pond with geese and walking trails were such a fun adventure for them! They LOVED the fairy village! When we fly back we're definitely making a stop back to add decor!🧚♂️
Love this place. It has extensive trails a picnic area, a playground for the kids including a nice Hill for sledding. Oh and don't forget the nice lake.
A nice park on the western end of Westlake. I don't think I've ever seen more than a handful of people here. It opens up to the adjoining neighborhood via a paved path that runs between two houses. It feels a bit awkward, but it is intended to be used as such.
Trail conditions & character
“This was my first visit to this location and I'm very happy that we decided to stop by because it was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful and actually very clean.”
“This was my first visit to this location and I'm very happy that we decided to stop by because it was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful and actually very clean.”
“It opens up to the adjoining neighborhood via a paved path that runs between two houses.”
“Aside from this it was a nice place to hang out and there was a decent bathroom on premises which was a plus.”
Plan your run at Bradley Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(440) 871-3300
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–9:30 PM |
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