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Dix Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Running trail in Ravenna, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Dix 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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Shady spot for woodland hikes with the kids and dog, plus a picnic area and an information kiosk.

What runners say about Dix Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (118 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful scenery and a nice little trail.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“A beautiful quiet little park.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“If you've never been to Dix Park and you enjoy a nice easy walk you should check this place out.”

Multiple trail options, a picnic shelter, children's area with a short "storybook trail." Something for everyone.

★★★★★ — Ann , Mar 2024

Great place to take kids out into nature and nice maintained hiking trails. A beautiful quiet little park. If you've never been to Dix Park and you enjoy a nice easy walk you should check this place out. They are making upgrades all the time too.

★★★★★ — Erica , Oct 2022

This park has great trails to explore! I found four trails to hike along with a story time trail. They just opened a natural nature play area that is very cool! I was treated to a bunch of different butterflies, bees and dragonflies. Theres a wide variety of birds and chipmunks galore.

★★★★★ — Lisa , Aug 2022

Great place to walk the dogs. First picture to all rookie hikers. This is real nature. Trees do fall. There are lots of bugs. Second picture is the grain silo of a near by farm. You will meet friends that you did not know. You may call them strangers the first time you meet them.

★★★★☆ — Edward , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 118 reviews →

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 6 mentions

“Beautiful scenery and a nice little trail.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There are restrooms at the entrance, but I've never used them so couldn't tell you what they're like”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“A beautiful quiet little park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“They have mowed trails through the fields that are great fun to either walk dogs through or let kids run around in as you can easily monitor.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There’s a paved parking area with plenty of parking spots!”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“The Farm Lane Trail was mostly solid at a time when other local trails were very muddy.”

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Plan your run at Dix Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteportagecounty-oh.gov
  • Phone+1 330-297-7728

Hours

Monday 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Dix Park

7318 OH-44, Ravenna, OH 44266

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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.