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Findlay Riverside City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Findlay, Ohio · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Findlay Riverside City Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park and recreation area featuring picnic facilities and walking trails.

What runners say about Findlay Riverside City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (101 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Everything was clean and there were electric outlets for slow cookers.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Great views and fishing at river access and waterfall Great events year round!”

We stopped to have a picnic while road tripping. Cute and lively area with plenty of picnic tables, trails and views of the waterfall.

★★★★★ — Ashlee , May 2025

So pretty here. It's well maintained. Looks like they have a lot of activities during certain months. Saw a number of people fishing. You can get a good look at the falls. There is a dirt trail that wraps around the river and some paved trails. Lots of open green spaces for kids or dogs to explore.

★★★★★ — Meg , May 2024

Took a run with my dog while visiting my son at college. Beautiful area with trails.

★★★★★ — Gaylene , May 2023

Used shelter house #1 for an engagement party picnic. Plenty of seating for our get together .Everything was clean and there were electric outlets for slow cookers. Right on the water we could enjoy the scenery. Close parking, Restrooms located near the pool entrance just a short walk. Nice playground.

★★★★★ — Julie , Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 101 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 13 mentions

“From the the waterfall to the paddle boats 5$ per half hr it was worth the 40min trip and definitely plan to come again.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The park is dog friendly, we got to see two beautiful Greyhounds.”

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Plan your run at Findlay Riverside City Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefindlayohio.gov
  • Phone+1 419-424-7176

Where to find Findlay Riverside City Park

231 McManness Ave, Findlay, OH 45840

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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.