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Emeriti Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Emeriti 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.
Landscaped 2-pond, relaxing green space for walking or resting on benches.
What runners say about Emeriti Park
“A beautiful place on the Ohio University campus.”
“Very peaceful place for a walk or a rest on one of the park benches.”
A beautiful place on the Ohio University campus. I blessed that I get to walk by this place every day coming to and from work.
Very pretty and relaxing. A great place to hang your hammock and study, take a walk, or sit on a bench and enjoy the day.
Beautifully landscaped park with two pond fountains. Very peaceful place for a walk or a rest on one of the park benches.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful place on the Ohio University campus.”
“Very peaceful place for a walk or a rest on one of the park benches.”
“There is no parking unless you're an employee with a hang tag, or use a meter by Walter Hall (about 500' away).”
Plan your run at Emeriti 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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