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Fred Fuller Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Kent, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fred Fuller 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.
Public park with a playground, picnic pavilions, and trails, plus a river.
What runners say about Fred Fuller Park
“Gorgeous little slice of woodland heaven here in the Kent area; quiet, peaceful - even with swings for the kiddos and picnic tables for families to enjoy :) Was beautiful <3”
“Hilly, shady, spacious, arboreal, autumnal, and other adjectives certainly describe this park!”
I absolutely love this park! I would love to go biking here; i have always visited this park for festivals. There is overflow parking across the street. The trail in this park is slightly hilly but still ok for kids and strollers. Great spot for local musicians to have outdoor concerts. Fabulous playground for kids.
Quaint little park. Had a nice smallish playground for children, many pavilions and grills, a stage area, and direct access to a good river walk hiking trail. Restrooms on site, but don't expect to be pleased by them. Best feature is that it's quite wooded and shady. Probably quite pretty in early autumn.
Beautiful park with lots of areas to eat and kids to play. Varied terrain and hills for a good walk, and connects to a scenic walking path by the river.
I like this park! Hilly, shady, spacious, arboreal, autumnal, and other adjectives certainly describe this park! They have festivals occasionally and connect to paved running trails. A cool place.
Trail conditions & character
“Launched our kayaks here, they added some steps built into the gravel hill which made it so much easier!”
“Hilly, shady, spacious, arboreal, autumnal, and other adjectives certainly describe this park!”
“Gorgeous little slice of woodland heaven here in the Kent area; quiet, peaceful - even with swings for the kiddos and picnic tables for families to enjoy :) Was beautiful <3”
“The restrooms, pavilions & playground make even potty-training possible at the park!”
“Difficult for those pulling wagons, pushing stroller or using scootet/wheelchair to get up hills although path is paved.”
“There is overflow parking across the street.”
“Difficult for those pulling wagons, pushing stroller or using scootet/wheelchair to get up hills although path is paved.”
Plan your run at Fred Fuller Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitekentohio.gov
- Phone+1 330-673-8897
- 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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