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Erie Metro Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 Google reviews · Running trail in Huron, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 30 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Erie Metro Parks' 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.
A place for all ages, this park boasts musical garden spots, trails and soccer fields, plus a playground and picnic shelters.
What runners say about Erie Metro Parks
“The staff, the programs, bathrooms always cleaned, playgrounds well maintained.”
“Many of the parks have wonderful walking paths and beautiful views of nature, and for families they have many fun playgrounds and educational opportunities for children.”
Nice park good place to walk around in. Got a little kids forest with some forts and things set up. There's a dog walking area that's fenced in for dogs and their owners. There's a place for the kids to play special musical type instruments outdoors. There's also a playground once you walk around the park.
Awesome place. There is tons to do. Trails, dog park, play area and more. The trails are well kept and beautiful. You need to check it out.
Osborn Park has many activities to offer to guests all free of charge. There is a stroller friendly walking tail, multiple hiking trails in the woods, frisbee golf, soccer, large playset for the kids, shelter area for picnics with grills for use, swings, Harmony Place where kids and adults can make music with large…
Nice clean big play areas for smaller and bigger kids. soccer fields and a big walking track. Couple picnic pavilions and bathrooms are sparse, only two at ends of park but have running water (be aware at least north ones close in cold seasons). Usually kids at both play areas.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice place only downfall having to walk so far to let dogs in water but very family oriented a Lot of nature to see.”
“Many of the parks have wonderful walking paths and beautiful views of nature, and for families they have many fun playgrounds and educational opportunities for children.”
“Nice running path around the soccer fields and some wooded paths, paths through the fields and even paved handicap accessible paths.”
“Couple picnic pavilions and bathrooms are sparse, only two at ends of park but have running water (be aware at least north ones close in cold seasons).”
“Nice running path around the soccer fields and some wooded paths, paths through the fields and even paved handicap accessible paths.”
“Nice running path around the soccer fields and some wooded paths, paths through the fields and even paved handicap accessible paths.”
“We have hiked here before and was able to get about 8 miles in.”
Plan your run at Erie Metro Parks
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
- Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteeriemetroparks.org
- Phone+1 419-625-7783
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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