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Copley Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 348 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Copley 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed open space featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, and ponds teeming with turtles and waterfowl.

What runners say about Copley Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (348 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The section of trail through the wooded area that is not paved is very well maintained by the parks department.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“It’s always been beautiful, love the trails, friendly passersby, cute pond, great pavilions, brand new workout equipment!”

Great little park. The short walking trails are wide open and most are paved. The section of trail through the wooded area that is not paved is very well maintained by the parks department. Definitely take time to check out the turtles, fish and various birds that are always out on the lake!

★★★★★ — Brian , May 2024

Beautiful trails, clean trails. Always a nice place to go for a run or walk.

★★★★★ — David , Apr 2023

This park has everything: a lake with charming turtles, swans, ducks and plenty of fish, beautiful wooded areas, serene off-trail paths, several grass fields, kids playgrounds, a recently added exercise/open gym area, nice shelters for people to have gatherings and it’s located right in the heart of Copley!

★★★★★ — Kamila , Apr 2023

I love my local park! It’s always been beautiful, love the trails, friendly passersby, cute pond, great pavilions, brand new workout equipment!

★★★★★ — Angel , Jun 2023

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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 7 mentions

“It’s always been beautiful, love the trails, friendly passersby, cute pond, great pavilions, brand new workout equipment!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“My dog Nook loves it there.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The short walking trails are wide open and most are paved.”

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Plan your run at Copley Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecopley.oh.us
  • Phone+1 330-666-1853

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Copley Community Park

3232 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321

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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.