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Fancyburg Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 623 Google reviews · Running trail in Upper Arlington, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fancyburg 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.
Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.
What runners say about Fancyburg Park
“The parking lot is spacious and hassle-free, and the washrooms are clean and well-maintained.”
“There's plenty of open fields, trees to climb, shaded areas, and benches.”
This seems to be a very popular park.It has paved walking paths that go around and through the park. Also it has two baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, shuffleboard court.(not sure if that's the correct term),playground equipment, permanent restrooms,and plenty of open space.
This park is larger than most people would think. There are four tennis courts with restrooms. There is a playground with an educational trail that circles the perimeter. There are baseball diamonds available for all. There are also paved pathways for walking and running.
Great park! Playground is accessible for all children. Plus, there are two playgrounds so there is one for little ones and one for bigger kids. There are benches with dedication plaques all around the park. The one by the third base line of the upper ball field is one of my favorites.
It was a very clean and maintained park. There's a little worn down path to get to the playground, which my kiddos loved, and I thought it was a nice touch. There's plenty of open fields, trees to climb, shaded areas, and benches.
Trail conditions & character
“Tennis courts available and a wide open area kids can play sports in, people can jog or run, and dogs can play around too.”
“My only complaint is there's no formal parking but I'm pretty sure it's a park more geared for the surrounding neighborhood and encourages walking vs driving.”
“There are children’s games + a barbecue place + a shelter + chairs, tables, bathrooms, and various playgrounds.”
“There's plenty of open fields, trees to climb, shaded areas, and benches.”
“It has paved walking paths that go around and through the park.”
“Picnics spread on blankets bright, Under sun's warm, gentle light.”
Plan your run at Fancyburg 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteupperarlingtonoh.gov
- Phone+1 614-583-5000
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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