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Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Running trail in Hudson, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
4 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Cascade 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.

4 miScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Clean park with kid-friendly hiking trails leading to waterfalls and playgrounds.

What runners say about Cascade Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (178 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The playground was fun for all, the shelter was clean & easy to decorate.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful park and if you walk the trail into the woods, you might see a couple small waterfalls.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Includes a climbing wall, multiple swing sets for kids off all ages, and a three story play fort.”

I love Cascade Park in Hudson Ohio. it is not a place you just bump into by accident. Actually if you do not know the area, you probably don’t look for a park here, and it is at the end of a infrequent neighborhood. So you Have to want to be here to drive and arrive in the parking lot.

★★★★★ — Szabo , Sep 2020

Lovely park for all ages. Large play area for the bigger kiddo's and a smaller one for toddlers. There's a pavilion with picnic tables which would be great for parties or gatherings. Next time we'll bring charcoal and cookout on the grilling grids provided.

★★★★★ — Robpenabel , May 2023

One of the best! It's a very unique play station. My kids love the long slides. The feature of being away from the street protects little kids who might dash into traffic. The trails inside the park are very beautiful. They have different equipment every 1/8 mile for adults to do some exercise.

★★★★★ — Amy , Jun 2023

This would be a 5 star park if there was a sink to wash hands after going to the bathroom or a changing table to change a diaper. It's not great to have to change a diaper on a table where people eat.

★★★★☆ — Kelly , Aug 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Walking there , you can also see some little waterfalls, Bridges, peek over to the golf course, There’s also access at the far end to another neighborhood.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“This would be a 5 star park if there was a sink to wash hands after going to the bathroom or a changing table to change a diaper.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Basketball hoops and baseball field are situated on the other side of the parking lot.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Cascade Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitehudson.oh.us
  • Phone+1 330-653-5201
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 4:45 am–7:45 pm
Tuesday 4:45 am–7:45 pm
Wednesday 4:45 am–7:45 pm
Thursday 4:45 am–7:45 pm
Friday 4:45 am–7:45 pm
Saturday 4:45–11:45 am
Sunday 4:45–11:45 am

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 Cascade Park

130 Lynn Dr, Hudson, OH 44236

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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.