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Cannonball Prairie Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Monclova Township, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cannonball Prairie Metropark'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.
Laid-back park featuring campsites, trails and a pond, plus birding and kayaking.
What runners say about Cannonball Prairie Metropark
“Scenery, trails, clean less crowded.”
“Never new this was here, what a beautiful little spot for fishing, kayaking, and just a nice stroll.”
“Fantastic birding and a peaceful setting that feels remote but isn't too far off the beaten path.”
It is a nice park with natural beauty and a peaceful environment. It is still under development and will take sometime to get fully completed with other trails, trees and many facilities. However, this still has a very long and new cycling track which you could also use for walk.
A nice space for a walk, also, nice looking campsites that should provide good starviewing. Paths a rustic and so a bit muddy after the rain. Connects to the cannon Wabash trail, so can travel in by bike. Kayaking is also possible, but a small body of water...
Have been to two walks there so far. The prairie is in the early stages, but already lovely. It's amazing to have an opportunity to experience a bit of what NW Ohio looked like prior to being settled and plowed. Highly recommend.
We rode our bikes up the north fork of the Wabash Cannonball trail and stopped there to rest and enjoy the peacefulness of the pond and trail that goes around it. Very nice!
Trail conditions & character
“Fantastic birding and a peaceful setting that feels remote but isn't too far off the beaten path.”
“There is no playground, and the restroom option was a portable potty, so it is good to know that before coming, especially with kids.”
“Paths a rustic and so a bit muddy after the rain.”
Plan your run at Cannonball Prairie Metropark
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemetroparkstoledo.com
- Phone(419) 407-9701
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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