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George Rogers Clark Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 830 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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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.

ScenicRestroomsMile markers

Relaxed, family-friendly spot featuring walking trails, a small lake and a playground.

What runners say about George Rogers Clark Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (830 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The park appeared remarkably clean and meticulously maintained, with vibrant greenery and well-trimmed pathways.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Me and my dog love hiking here :) Its a very beautiful park, I love it in the fall!”

🪧 well-marked 4 mentions

“The trails were clearly marked, making it easy to navigate through the lush surroundings.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The permanent and semi-permanent colonial buildings and plaques are great historical resources to learn more about the area for visitors of all ages.”

The park appeared remarkably clean and meticulously maintained, with vibrant greenery and well-trimmed pathways. The trails were clearly marked, making it easy to navigate through the lush surroundings.

★★★★★ — Shane , May 2025

Awesome park for hiking and enjoying wildflowers. As well as seeing where history took place. There are roads to drive on if you can't hike. As well as some covered picnic areas. We are before we went so didn't investigate the picnic area much. Right now (June is a great time to see wild flowers there.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jun 2025

It was an absolutely lovely park to visit. There were plenty of places for picnics. The hiking trails were beautiful. They have a historic home on site that can be toured. The park also includes the peckowee battle site. This is a park I would recommend visiting.

★★★★★ — Matthew , May 2023

This is a great park with lots of wonderful different things to see. It has a lot history, variety of scenic things and activities to do. The hiking trails were really nice, well maintained and well marked. You get to see a small waterfall, a pond, bridges, and the Rookery Romp play area was pretty cool.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Jan 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“As I made my way along the path, I was captivated by the breathtaking waterfall cascading down the rocks, its crystal-clear water sparkling in the sunlight.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“You can go up to the dam to get a paper trail map and to use a porta-potty.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“The hiking trails were really nice, well maintained and well marked.”

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Plan your run at George Rogers Clark Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteclarkcountyparks.org
  • Phone+1 937-328-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find George Rogers Clark Park

930 S Tecumseh Rd, Springfield, OH 45506

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.