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Garfield Park Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,769 Google reviews · Running trail in Garfield Heights, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Garfield Park Reservation'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.
Wetland habitat offering walking trails, a nature center, picnic areas & bird-watching.
What runners say about Garfield Park Reservation
“Clean, a port a potty, grills x3, a pavilion, picnic tables.”
“The park has been around for a long time , 1894 but they just added a new section and it's gorgeous.”
“Garfield Park Reservation features wooded trails, open meadows, and peaceful picnic areas.”
Nice park with old historic structures and signage. All purpose trail and more rustic paths. †********* Update It seems a lot of the historic structures and signage are gone. They've done a lot of remodeling. They're going to be offering beginners kayak classes including those for disabled. The park is well kept.
Great little spot located in Garfield Park reservation. Plenty of walking paths in the area. Great place to picnic. Has a pavilion and a new pavilion is just been completed. August 2025 the restoration has been completed. There are plenty of brand new trails to see plus the restored bridge and fishing area.
I’ve always liked this park. But visiting recently and actually walking the unpaved trail paths, it made me love the park 😂. I wish the Wolf Creek had a stronger flow because that would make the interior of the park 1000 times better.
My girlfriend and I visited this newly renovated public park yesterday and were really impressed -- me especially, since I group up in the area and remember what it looked like before the renovation. I mean, it wasn't bad back then in the nineties and oughts... But now it is just gorgeous!
Trail conditions & character
“The park has been around for a long time , 1894 but they just added a new section and it's gorgeous.”
“If you want a strong start, park in the management parking & then walk left.”
“Garfield Park Reservation features wooded trails, open meadows, and peaceful picnic areas.”
“) picnic area for lunch & board games (has a playground & restrooms on site).”
Plan your run at Garfield Park Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(216) 206-1000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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