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Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area'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.
Riverside park featuring trails, a playground and kayaking access.
What runners say about Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area
“The newly renovated area is absolutely beautiful and offers plenty of walking paths and trails for the average individual and/or family (with or without children).”
“Some older couples were wishing there was a place to rest given the heat and lack of shade when you are hiking.”
Summit Metro Park's newest addition to their already impressive lists of parks, trails and recreational areas! Over the past five years, the park district has transformed the former Valley View Golf Course by reintroducing native plants and allowing the nature to reclaim the site.
This is a new section recently opened for the Cascade Valley Metro park. Previously a golf course the park system purchased in 2016 and restored beautifully to a natural habitat. So far there are 2 trails both a mile long with a third connector trail in the works.
Gorgeous walking. Peaceful and convenient location. Beautiful especially at dawn or dusk.
This is a newer park that was previously a golf course and is now uniting 2 other metro parks. It is supposed to have some kind of water access to the stream coming soon. It has a lovely lodge with a/c and restrooms that would be great for events. The trails are mostly in the sun with no benches yet.
Trail conditions & character
“Over the past five years, the park district has transformed the former Valley View Golf Course by reintroducing native plants and allowing the nature to reclaim the site.”
“The clean, well appointed bathrooms are phenomenal and surprisingly luxurious considering the parks proximity to the west side of the downtown area.”
“Some older couples were wishing there was a place to rest given the heat and lack of shade when you are hiking.”
“The two trails at this location are gravel and only partially shady (so not the best for a hot sunny day)”
“my only concern is bathrooms not being accessible when a private gathering is in the barn.”
Plan your run at Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesummitmetroparks.org
- Phone+1 330-867-5511
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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