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Fort Amanda Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Running trail in Lima, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Fort Amanda 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsQuiet

Clean park and cemetery with paved trails, grills and picnic tables.

What runners say about Fort Amanda Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (153 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Very clean, easy walking paths that aren't too long.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful place to visit and view nature, as well as history that is something to be remembered.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Just a peaceful place to get away and have a picnic or cookout.”

What a nice little park to visit. It has a nice trail with plaques giving the history of the park. We followed the trail through the park, cemetery of soldiers from the War of 1812, across the bridge, & to the monument. It was very well kept & interesting to learn about.

★★★★★ — Jen , Aug 2019

Such a clean, well kept cemetery and memorial. I was surprised that all the graves of the unknown soldiers had decorations and kept so nicely. Kudos to the locals for being so respectful. The paved path definitely appreciated as we walked to the memorial.

★★★★★ — Trish , Apr 2024

Peaceful, out of the way park. Shelters and areas to have a picnic with family. It has a nice trail system which isn't too long or difficult. A nice historical park to visit.

★★★★★ — Mylesj , Dec 2021

Very nice place. Graveyard with graves from 1812. Trails to walk with a bridge across the river to the location of the fort.

★★★★★ — Vicky , Jun 2023

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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 6 mentions

“Beautiful place to visit and view nature, as well as history that is something to be remembered.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“I can't speak to the facilities as we did not need them, but there are ample picnic spaces and on site restrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Just a peaceful place to get away and have a picnic or cookout.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The paved path definitely appreciated as we walked to the memorial.”

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Plan your run at Fort Amanda Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitejampd.com
  • Phone+1 419-221-1232
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Fort Amanda Park

22800 OH-198, Lima, OH 45806

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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.