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Finwood Forest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Elyria, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Finwood Forest 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.
Park with walking trails and a waterfall, plus opportunities for photography and remote-control truck use.
What runners say about Finwood Forest Park
“Beautiful fall colors and a very picturesque rocky stream make the views in this park spectacular this time of year.”
“Beautiful little park great for a quick walk,bike or jog.”
Beautiful little park great for a quick walk,bike or jog. Nice little waterfall as well
Caution: This is more hiking then walking. I frequently drive by and have never gone to this park near home. Stopped by yesterday planning to check it out and walk a while. It is trails vs. pavement..looking very pretty. Unfortunately, I jumped a small creek and twisted my ankle so couldn't continue.
Surprisingly big park with several trails. Not handicapped accessible. Many trails are just footpaths made over time. Nice place to walk the dog, but secluded.
Great walk. Meets up with park at Burns and Gulf. Waterfall. Bridge. Tunnel. Fun. Not easily accessible for handicap. Large hill to water and paths, narrow pathways and a few rain runs you have to step over.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful fall colors and a very picturesque rocky stream make the views in this park spectacular this time of year.”
“Very shaded quite spot very small parking about 6 spaces available”
“Not easily accessible for handicap.”
Plan your run at Finwood Forest Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebirdinghotspots.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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