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Brainard Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 286 Google reviews · Running trail in Lyndhurst, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brainard 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.
Informal destination known for its splash/spray park, plus multiple baseball fields.
What runners say about Brainard Park
“Everything seems clean and plenty for the kids to have fun with.”
“This is a beautiful place for small children.”
Beautiful park. I stumbled upon this oasis on my road trip from Minnesota to Vermont. What a beautiful place to sit outside and relax on a sunny day. Dog friendly park. Great place to go for a walk as well.
Great little park! There's a bit of everything available for everyone. A walking/running path that includes interval stations, several softball/baseball fields, pickle ball courts, tennis court, playground area with activities for all ages, sand box, skate park, and a splash park.
Cool place! Lots of walking area. Tennis courts. Playground. Baseball fields. But the main attraction here is the splash park! Lots of activities and not to mention if you play Pokemon go, bountiful stops and 3 gyms! Check it out!
It's great having a park so close to where I live, especially for my 2 year old. He loves the sand pit and all of the slides. Decent sized paved walk way to walk on.
Trail conditions & character
“CON : Some surfaces get slippery, so kids might fall on concrete if they're not careful.”
Plan your run at Brainard 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.
- Websitelyndhurstohio.gov
- Phone+1 440-442-5844
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
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