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Englewood MetroPark West Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Englewood, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Englewood MetroPark West 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.

PavedScenic

What runners say about Englewood MetroPark West Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (34 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The trail is clean, well-maintained, and easy to walk on, making it great for all ages.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The river adds beautiful scenery along the way, offering plenty of photo opportunities.”

Englewood MetroPark West Park is a wonderful place for a relaxing walk and nature photography. The trail is clean, well-maintained, and easy to walk on, making it great for all ages. The river adds beautiful scenery along the way, offering plenty of photo opportunities.

★★★★★ — Mocha , Oct 2025

Grew up on Dayton, live in Columbus now but ALWAYS come for a hike when I'm in town! 😎

★★★★★ — Andreas , Mar 2021

Been coming here since I was a kid. Good fishing, hiking, plenty of sites for family gatherings

★★★★☆ — Ron , Oct 2017

Excellent place to watch the eagles and all other nature and take a good hike in the woods

★★★★☆ — Vincent , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 34 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 4 mentions

“The river adds beautiful scenery along the way, offering plenty of photo opportunities.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Englewood MetroPark West Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websitemetroparks.org
  • Phone(937) 275-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 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 Englewood MetroPark West Park

100 E National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322

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Running trails near Englewood

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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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.