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George Rogers Clark Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,176 Google reviews · Running trail in Covington, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from George Rogers Clark 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.
Benches and picnic areas in a landscaped garden featuring waterfall sights and river views.
What runners say about George Rogers Clark Park
“Surrounded by beautiful, historic homes and just blocks away from coffee shops, restaurants, and more, it's a great area to walk and enjoy the scenery.”
This park has the absolute best view of downtown Cincinnati. It's not a big park, but it's a great place to sit and relax. Surrounded by beautiful, historic homes and just blocks away from coffee shops, restaurants, and more, it's a great area to walk and enjoy the scenery. Take a walk down the riverside, as well.
Beautiful place to walk or just sit and relax. Beautiful view of the Ohio river and of Cincinnati. Beautiful old homes and small park with benches. One of my favorite places to walk for exercise or to relax and clear my mind. Great place to sit and eat lunch.
A masterclass in urban planning and architecture. Even though it's in a residential area, George Clark Park offers a stunning view of Cincinnati and a rare sense of silence. You can feel the connection with nature even within the city.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Must visit this riverfront park. My kids loved the walk, seen other children fishing, some joggers and many benches to sit and look at the river. A view of cincinnati skyline also. 100% recommended! Walk yourself, your dog, or your kids.. no regrets
Trail conditions & character
“it's a street so it's open 24/7 there are lovely benches and gorgeous houses to look at and then of course the beautiful River and skyline.”
“But there is always groups of people taking wedding photos and their limos take up a lot of parking spaces.”
Plan your run at George Rogers Clark Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecovingtonky.gov
- Phone+1 859-292-2160
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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