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Fairborn Parks & Recreation
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairborn, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fairborn Parks & Recreation'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.
Large, clean park featuring playground equipment, grassy spaces and disc golf.
What runners say about Fairborn Parks & Recreation
“Great people, good food & gorgeous vehicles of all shapes and sizes.”
“Very little shade, wandering skunks and no swings for the kiddos.”
Great Park. Has very nice jungle gym for the kids, some shade over it. A nice walking path around the park. Large outdoor green space, you could kick a ball come and throw frisbee, whatever your heart desires. There are bathrooms, and also a large shelter with picnic tables. Good location.
Now that we’ve moved to a different part of town, this is our new go-to Park. My husband and I love all of the paved trails as it provides a nice walk in the evening. There’s a gazebo and a swing that makes things feel evening a little romantic. Also, how fun is it to see deer everywhere?
This park has a lot to offer, from walking/biking trails to play grounds to frisbee golf, and a fishing pond. The pond is in the back of the park and is surrounded by nice facilities...play grounds, picnic tables, and a rest room. Three is a surprising amount of nature around the pond which is near the Beaver Creek.
Great spot for running! Enough shade sit up pull up exercise area, multiple playgrounds, nature paths, restroom, fishing down at bottom, regular walkers, basketball, shelter, gazebo, swings, benches, events.
Trail conditions & character
“Very little shade, wandering skunks and no swings for the kiddos.”
“There are three separate playgrounds, covered pavilions, picnic tables and benches, and restrooms.”
“My little boy loves the playground near the main parking lot.”
Plan your run at Fairborn Parks & Recreation
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefairbornoh.gov
- Phone+1 937-754-3090
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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