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Commons Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Parma Heights, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Commons 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.

Family park featuring a playground and a pool and tennis courts.

What runners say about Commons Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (130 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Huge playground that is well maintained and beautiful metroparks walking paths directly behind it.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Huge playground that is well maintained and beautiful metroparks walking paths directly behind it.”

I live in the Parma Heights area around this park and it is such a joy to see people using the park to play with their kids or to see a show at the Cassidy Theater which is very well known. The staff and the Cleveland Metroparks that handle the Big Creek Reservation part of this really do a good job.

★★★★★ — David , May 2023

Swimming pool, theater, library, nature trail, physical activity trail, tennis, volley ball, workout stations, a nice gazebo and 4 Pokestops. This park has it all.

★★★★★ — Tony , Jul 2016

Great Park in Parma heights. From the pools, tennis courts and playground there's something for everybody. Also take the walking path down to the Metro Park or stay up top and walk the fitness loop. Restrooms on site, but usually close after the pool shuts down.

★★★★★ — Dave , Oct 2023

Clean, lots of space to explore and hangout. Playground isn't very large but it's a fun one. Swings as well. Right next to the library and pool. There are workout stations along the paved paths behind Cassidy theatre. Lots of benches. Big creek is right behind the park as well.

★★★★★ — Felicia , Oct 2020

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Plan your run at Commons Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

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 Commons Park

96VQ+78, Commons Park, Parma Heights, OH 44130

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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.