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Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairborn, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Community 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.

MixedShadedLit at nightScenicFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.

What runners say about Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,097 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Community Park is a spacious and well-maintained area ideal for families, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“This park is having more and more events and I'm so happy because its beautiful here.”

I loved it. Nice walk thru the park stopped at the amphitheater and saw a play then strolled down the wildflower path. This is how to relieve your stress!!

★★★★★ — Desirae , Dec 2020

A Local Favorite! Nestled near Dayton, this park offers a perfect mix of green space and recreation amenities. Features include: • Expansive trails and nature zones — part of Fairborn’s 24‑park network   • Peaceful ponds perfect for fishing and wildlife viewing  • Open meadows and wooded paths—great for walking,…

★★★★★ — Revanth , Jun 2025

Always fun to have a walk in Fairborn Community Park. The trial in the front part of the park had been updated on November 2021 to make it wider with new pavement.

★★★★★ — Muhanned , Jan 2022

This park is having more and more events and I'm so happy because its beautiful here. They have three sections lowest has a pond for fishing, trials for hiking and exploring, and kids playgrounds.

★★★★★ — Casey , Aug 2018

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Second level has a amphitheater every Friday free music and a food truck, playground and actual bathrooms, swing that overlooks whole park below.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The parking lot is very close to the playground equipment and I like that for a quick run to get water.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“This park is having more and more events and I'm so happy because its beautiful here.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The park is outstanding overall, great facilities especially the wooded areas, fishing pond, and walking paths.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Second level has a amphitheater every Friday free music and a food truck, playground and actual bathrooms, swing that overlooks whole park below.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Community 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
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefairbornoh.gov
  • Phone+1 937-754-3090

Where to find Community Park

691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324

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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.