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Cenci Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 463 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cenci 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.
Neighborhood lakefront gathering place with fishing areas, bicycle paths & a playground.
What runners say about Cenci Park
“Beautiful place to take a walk during the winter, the kids loved seeing all the untouched snow and partially frozen lake.”
This is a nice quiet friendly Park you can park your car and take the bike trail or just walk around the pond if you times there's plenty of duck and other Wildlife here
Wonderful place to walk when it snows! It’s paved and such a beautiful view!
Cenci Park is beautiful park that has a lake and a pond. The Fairfield Heritage Trail goes through the park which connects to other parks. The pond side does not have a trail but more of a path. The lake has a paved walking trail that goes around the entire lake. Fishing is allowed but you might need a fishing license.
Family friendly fishing picnicking walking track around the lake benches to sit on great place for families who loves to spend there time together...
Trail conditions & character
“There isn't any playground equipment, only one portable restroom and the parking area is small.”
“Beautiful place to take a walk during the winter, the kids loved seeing all the untouched snow and partially frozen lake.”
“The lake has a paved walking trail that goes around the entire lake.”
Plan your run at Cenci 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteci.lancaster.oh.us
- Phone+1 740-687-6651
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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