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Founders Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairfield, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Founders 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.
What runners say about Founders Park
A very quite walk or run or bike ride. A paved trail thats pretty wide and accommodating for hikers and bikers at the same time. A lively creek runs along the trail putting you real close to nature, actually surprised at how much wildlife i did see, with being so close to main roads and a developing city in all.
Trail conditions & character
“A paved trail thats pretty wide and accommodating for hikers and bikers at the same time.”
“The park is small no bathrooms but it does have a water fountain.”
“The park is small no bathrooms but it does have a water fountain.”
Plan your run at Founders 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitefairfield-city.org
- Phone+1 513-867-5348
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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