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Franklin Community Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 324 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Franklin Community 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.

RestroomsWater

Recreational area with a swimming pool and picnic tables, plus an updated playground.

What runners say about Franklin Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (324 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“The restrooms, pool and grounds are always clean and the shelters w/ picnic tables are an awesome addition for those of us who worship sunscreen more than the sun.”

Nice, clean and alot of open areas for fun for the whole family! Nice grills for having a barbeque and sheltered pic nic tables for any family gathering. This park offers spots for sport activities and a swimming pool. Many walking trails for the explorer.

★★★★★ — Wendy , Jan 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 324 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The restrooms, pool and grounds are always clean and the shelters w/ picnic tables are an awesome addition for those of us who worship sunscreen more than the sun.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“They have several covered picnic tables as well as a water fountain/dispenser by the playground.”

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Plan your run at Franklin Community 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitefranklinohio.org
  • Phone+1 937-746-2944
  • Social Instagram · 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

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 Franklin Community Park

301 E 6th St, Franklin, OH 45005

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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.