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Franklin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Van Wert, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Franklin 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 Franklin Park
“The pavilion is very big and nicely set up with chairs for relaxing and local artwork on the walls, restrooms were pretty clean.”
Love this new park, the splash pad was def needed in town.. the new playground equipment is awesome, esp the fact it's not wood chips. Tho the surface gets very hot in summer. The pavilion is very big and nicely set up with chairs for relaxing and local artwork on the walls, restrooms were pretty clean.
Excellent smooth walking paths, two age appropriate playgrounds for little and big kids, a large green space and skateboard park. There is also a large pavilion with two grills, picnic tables and bathrooms. In the summer, the splash pad is open and conveniently close to the pavilion.
This is a wonderful addition to the community. There are 2 play areas, a skate park, small splash pad, basketball and pickleball courts, an open grass area, and a very nice pavilion. The perimeter also is paved sidewalks for walking. The bathrooms seem well maintained. Overall, this is an excellent park.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a very nice park the bathrooms could use a changing table so u don't have to lay your baby's on the floor or on the tables to change them.”
“Great for dog walks, they installed dog waste stations & low bowls for dogs attached to drinking fountains.”
“Great for dog walks, they installed dog waste stations & low bowls for dogs attached to drinking fountains.”
Plan your run at Franklin 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevanwert.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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