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Freer Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 616 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Freer Field'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.
Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.
What runners say about Freer Field
“A beautiful place for a walk in the woods, a family outing and so much more.”
“I was looking for a shady spot to sit and do work on my laptop between breakfast with my family at Ashland University and my husband being done at a workshop.”
Beautiful place for a run and a dog walk! Multiple parking areas. Reserved handi spaces and wheelchair accessible trails. There are bags and waste bins for dog waste, and restroom facilities for the humans too. There are a few different styles of terrain with wooded trails through pines along the creek.
A beautiful place for a walk in the woods, a family outing and so much more. Come see the colors of autumn first hand without driving a long distance!
Visited the Candy Cane Trail Friday night. Beautiful evening and a great Christmas display.
Loved the Candy Cane Trail! How awesome to have something so beautiful so close to home!
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful place for a walk in the woods, a family outing and so much more.”
“I was looking for a shady spot to sit and do work on my laptop between breakfast with my family at Ashland University and my husband being done at a workshop.”
“There are a couple meadow areas near the woods, and then a large loop around the open grass field.”
“Was very nice Christmas light displays!”
“There are bags and waste bins for dog waste, and restroom facilities for the humans too.”
“Reserved handi spaces and wheelchair accessible trails.”
Plan your run at Freer Field
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.
- Websiteashlandcountyparks.com
- Phone+1 419-289-3524
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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