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Daniels Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 483 Google reviews · Running trail in Willoughby, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Daniels 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Peaceful park featuring picnic tables and basketball courts along with a playground and multiple pavilions.

What runners say about Daniels Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (483 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean and inviting park with access to the river, many pavilions, and a fenced in playground with swings.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Always beautiful but dead on the fishing”

This is a wonderful clean park. It has a basketball court, playground, decent restrooms. Great place to go fishing or river walking, all though I suggest you have water shoes or not go barefoot because it is such a popular spot for fishing you run the risk of stepping on a hook.

★★★★★ — Heather , Sep 2019

It was a late night visit to this park usually there's a lot of fishermen but it was pouring rain. Stop to do a quick walk around. There was an owl sitting on me rail next to the river which was pretty cool. The vultures were in the trees across the river.

★★★★★ — Micu , Oct 2020

Been going since I was born and awesome for every single age! An awesome playground for younger kids, great river for river walking and fishing, and a basketball court and pavilion. Surrounded by nature and exceedingly enjoyable! 🌳

★★★★★ — Doglover , Oct 2025

Very cute park with pavilions, play set, swings, and river access. We use the dam as the stop point for our kayak trips, unless water level is very high. Lots of space for dogs to run and play.

★★★★★ — Logan , Jul 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 4 mentions

“Always beautiful but dead on the fishing”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“I must say I grew up in this park fishing, swimming, playing tennis(now parking), baseball, basketball, and picnicking.”

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Plan your run at Daniels 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitewilloughbyohio.com
  • Phone(440) 953-4200
  • 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

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 Daniels Park

Daniels Park and Dam, 38401 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094

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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.