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Fort Island / Griffiths Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 432 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairlawn, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Island / Griffiths 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.
Fenced-in park featuring a playground and trails, along with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.
What runners say about Fort Island / Griffiths Park
“If you’re looking for a clean, calm, and very family-friendly park in the Fairlawn area, Fort Island/Griffiths Park is definitely worth a visit.”
“It features peaceful green spaces, a small creek, and spots that are perfect for family outings or simply relaxing in nature.”
Spectacular park providing important services to the surrounding community. It has tennis/basketball courts, full-size playground, shaded seating, restrooms, water fountains, and plenty of walking trails. It is essential for water drainage, and acts as a buffer next to the highway.
I really love this park. My mom found it for me and my daughter. My daughter is on the spectrum and she can be a little accident prone or clumsy but she always stays stimulated when we're there.
Fort Island Park is a clean, safe park with some great amenities. The nature center is really cool and has a lot of fun, free programs for kids. There are four tennis courts, two basketball courts, a small field to play in, and a long hiking path that goes into the woods and through a swampy area on a wooden walkway…
A great park! The playground area is fenced and the equipment is varied. Lots to climb and several slides for kids to use. The hiking trails are gorgeous, all planked boardwalks along a creek. Lots of history to read about along the way!
Trail conditions & character
“It features peaceful green spaces, a small creek, and spots that are perfect for family outings or simply relaxing in nature.”
“It has tennis/basketball courts, full-size playground, shaded seating, restrooms, water fountains, and plenty of walking trails.”
“It has tennis/basketball courts, full-size playground, shaded seating, restrooms, water fountains, and plenty of walking trails.”
“It has tennis/basketball courts, full-size playground, shaded seating, restrooms, water fountains, and plenty of walking trails.”
Plan your run at Fort Island / Griffiths Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityoffairlawn.com
- Phone+1 330-668-9518
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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