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Havener Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Delaware, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Havener 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Recreational green space featuring soccer fields, walking trails, bird cages, and access to the neighboring Deer Haven Park.

What runners say about Havener Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (150 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“This is by far my favorite park over state parks and city parks, well maintained and beautiful sceneries and various trails for all needs, some for dogs and some for only people.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This is by far my favorite park over state parks and city parks, well maintained and beautiful sceneries and various trails for all needs, some for dogs and some for only people.”

I take my dog on a bike ride here once in a while because it's close to my house. The trails are great!

★★★★★ — Anita , May 2025

Great park tucked away from the main roads. Soccer fields up front are well-maintained, but parking can get really crowded sometimes. Nature trails and facilities are in the back.

★★★★★ — Greg , Apr 2019

They have large cages for large birds outside. Horned owls, barred owls etc. well kept park nice walking trails

★★★★★ — Bev , Jun 2024

It is connected with deer haven park which I also related with five stars. This is by far my favorite park over state parks and city parks, well maintained and beautiful sceneries and various trails for all needs, some for dogs and some for only people.

★★★★★ — Sunny , Nov 2022

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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 4 mentions

“This is by far my favorite park over state parks and city parks, well maintained and beautiful sceneries and various trails for all needs, some for dogs and some for only people.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is a bird shelter near deer haven parking lot which you can have an access to havener park as well.”

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Plan your run at Havener 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–9 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 Havener Park

4085 Liberty Rd, Delaware, OH 43015

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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.