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Glacier Ridge Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 Google reviews · Running trail in Plain City, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glacier Ridge Metro 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.
Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities.
What runners say about Glacier Ridge Metro Park
“Both areas have restrooms, which were clean (no water to wash hands currently, but they did have hand sanitizer).”
“There’s a boardwalk with the scenic overlook where you can look out over marsh.”
“My dogs loved exploring the area and making friends with other dogs.”
One of our favorite parks to visit. There are two areas of the park, one is the Honda Wetlands Shelter area and the other is the main park. Both are beautiful and so much fun. The Wetland shelter area has the shelter with an area to look out over the pond.
Great park lotta stuff to do there. Plenty of room to hike. They have a wind and solar display. There’s a dog run area there’s a playground and plenty of hiking trails. There’s a boardwalk with the scenic overlook where you can look out over marsh.
I’ve been walking the trails at Glacier Ridge Metro Park since I moved to this area over 15 years ago. Over the years, the landscape around it has changed quite a bit due to urban sprawl, but the park itself has remained a lovely retreat. Some of the best sunsets around.
Fun mix of typical playground and natural playground areas. See playgrounds details below. Also, an obstacle course built of mostly trees. My only complaint is the entrance to the obstacle course needs trimmed to be wider. Even single file, there was no way to avoid the 4 foot vegetation touching you.
Trail conditions & character
“The main park area has a great playground, a wooden obstacle course, a fitness course, disc golf, a dog park, and plenty of trails.”
“There’s a boardwalk with the scenic overlook where you can look out over marsh.”
“I’m checking off the boardwalk trail on my outer spatial app for the America 250 challenge with Metro parks.”
“Both areas have restrooms, which were clean (no water to wash hands currently, but they did have hand sanitizer).”
“It’s beautifully maintained, with miles of paved trails.”
“Theres a great shelter near the parking lot with restrooms and a large covered area with picnic tables.”
“Restrooms were relatively clean but unfortunately the water fountains were not on.”
Plan your run at Glacier Ridge Metro Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone(614) 216-8859
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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