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Fountain Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 516 Google reviews · Running trail in Piqua, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Fountain 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.

Lit at nightScenicRestrooms

What runners say about Fountain Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (516 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I remember this building being at the park from when I was a kid, and although it was pretty clean, it looks as though it hasn't been undated since.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Flowers are beautiful and you can visit the nearby cemetery.”

Nice place to walk around or go fishing if you want to since there is a river alongside the walking path. Flowers are beautiful and you can visit the nearby cemetery. Nice and quiet for the most part.

★★★★☆ — Maranatha , Oct 2025

Went here for lunch and a small walk with a date. It went fairly well and the scenery in fall is wonderful here. The water looks so amazing and makes me want to bring my fishing poles so I could throw something in there to see whats swimming around in the water.

★★★★★ — Charles , Nov 2019

Hey, Had good time , very clean inside building, when we left at nite time , need 3 or 4 lights on side walk walking straight out to street. Very dark could not see were i was walking , just had hip replacement , maybe lights on polls that match the other poll lights would really light the walk area.

★★★★☆ — Joseph , Oct 2018

Watched my nephews varsity(Piqua) baseball game vs Greenville..We won 13-4..Such and nice ball field as well as large park for kids/adults..The canal runs just above the park(small walk up steps to canal) as well as bike path along canal that goes all thru Piqua in every direction .Great place to visit !

★★★★★ — Kelly , Apr 2024

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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 5 mentions

“Love the view on the levy the wild life and the bells chiming”

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💡 Lit for night running 4 mentions

“Hey, Had good time , very clean inside building, when we left at nite time , need 3 or 4 lights on side walk walking straight out to street.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Nice restroom facilities that are clean and adequate.”

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Plan your run at Fountain 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitepiquaoh.gov
  • Phone(937) 778-2085
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–11 PM
Thursday 7 AM–11 PM
Friday 7 AM–11 PM
Saturday 7 AM–11 PM
Sunday 7 AM–11 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 Fountain Park

1300 Forest Ave, Piqua, OH 45356

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Small green space featuring picnic tables, shelters, and a playground for kids.

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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.