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Friends Of Conneaut Creek Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Conneaut, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Friends Of Conneaut Creek Metropark'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 Friends Of Conneaut Creek Metropark
“Beautiful place with paved trails for your doggos!”
From Ashtabula Metro Parks: "The highlights of the park are: approximately 3500’ of Conneaut Creek, a designated Ohio Wild and Scenic River, 34 acres of forested high quality riparian wetland, 20 acres of upland mixed woodland, 16 acres of cultivated/successional to partially restore to meadow and forest, 4 Ohio…
It's nice enough. A paved trail around a loop of grass. Nicely kept with a nice parking lot. They are building an overlook in the woods in the back which will be nice. Right now it's not my favorite park :) probably perfect for walking a dog!
Good spot to take the dog. Paved walk with small elevation changes and a porta-potty.
Great hidden treasure off a backroad that has some well maintained (paved!) trails with a wildflower garden. Great little walk down to the creek if you're willing to make the hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hidden treasure off a backroad that has some well maintained (paved!”
“They are building an overlook in the woods in the back which will be nice.”
“Parking lot and trail now paved for full handicap access.”
“Paved walk with small elevation changes and a porta-potty.”
“Right now it's not my favorite park :) probably perfect for walking a dog!”
“Paved walk with small elevation changes and a porta-potty.”
Plan your run at Friends Of Conneaut Creek Metropark
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteashtabulametroparks.com
- Phone(440) 576-0717
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
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