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Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 823 Google reviews · Running trail in Medina, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage 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.

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingMile markers

Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.

What runners say about Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (823 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“There are two Vault toilets, a water fountain for both humans and dogs, and a spray-off station to clean your pets after their romp through the trails.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The nature walk allows visitors to enter the local ecosystem, with lots of wildlife in a beautiful forest.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“You dog will love the freedom of running with other dogs in the trails through the woods.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“They were very well-marked and it is a fairly level trek.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's a "normal" people park too, so you can take your dogs for a calm leashed walk once they're tired out.”

Fantastic dog park - the best I've been to. It's huge, fully fenced in, and has separate small (1 acre) and large (6 acres) dog areas, restrooms, water fountains (for humans and dogs) and a "hose off your dog" station. The large dog area even has trails in the woods to walk around.

★★★★★ — Brian , Mar 2018

This park is the place to let your kids &/or dogs come to romp. Fantastic playground for kids, fishing in the pond (3 catch limit per day), paved walk around the pond and through the woods, and a wonderful dog run area.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Oct 2021

A beautiful area to enjoy nature. There is a top class playground with foam flooring and very spacious. A stocked pond to fish or have a picnic lunch by. They also have a paved trail and nature trail. The paved has a story walk so younger children can read a book as you go along the path.

★★★★★ — Aaron , Apr 2024

Hiked the trails. They were very well-marked and it is a fairly level trek. Nice fishing pond. Beautiful playground for kids. Nice covered Pavilion area to picnic. And of course there are two different dog fenced parks one for large dogs and one for small dogs less than 30#.

★★★★★ — Kirk , Oct 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 823 reviews →

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 67 mentions

“If you’re looking for one of the best dog parks in Medina County, you absolutely have to check out the dog park at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“You'll find a couple of picnic tables and benches tucked away for those who want to simply sit and enjoy the views.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“Fantastic playground for kids, fishing in the pond (3 catch limit per day), paved walk around the pond and through the woods, and a wonderful dog run area.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 5 mentions

“When it rains alot it can get fairly muddy and puddles begin to form large enough for dogs to lay in.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The parking lot is spacious and convenient, with ample room for vehicles, making it easy to pull in even during busier times.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“It's huge, fully fenced in, and has separate small (1 acre) and large (6 acres) dog areas, restrooms, water fountains (for humans and dogs) and a "hose off your dog" station.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Unlike many dog parks that are just large fenced-in fields—often feeling like “penitentiaries” for dogs—this park offers an off-leash wooded trail experience.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“It's huge, fully fenced in, and has separate small (1 acre) and large (6 acres) dog areas, restrooms, water fountains (for humans and dogs) and a "hose off your dog" station.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“They were very well-marked and it is a fairly level trek.”

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Plan your run at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemedinacountyparks.com
  • Phone(330) 722-9364
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4985 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256

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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.