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Henceroth Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 Google reviews · Running trail in Grove City, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Henceroth 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.

PavedLoopShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Playground featuring swings, slides and equipment designed for older children, plus a wooded area.

What runners say about Henceroth Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (170 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Could use a little more shade but other than that overall beautiful place and a wonderful path to walk on”

Big open field, a lot of flowers, a rest area with pretty flowers and statues, it's right next to a neighborhood, there is a playground that's great for kids, there is a walking path that goes through the woods, not sure how long it is though.

★★★★★ — Aeoliann , Jul 2021

Wonderful new park - place to walk dog. Doggydo bags dispenser is always filled. There's a family porta potty,?but I've not tried. But If it's important to have shade while walking when it's hot, go in the morning and evening. Really good parking lot. Very Nice playground unique climbing experience for kids.

★★★★☆ — Patti , Aug 2017

This is a very nice park to go for a walk in. Playground has plenty of equipment for young children. It is a very large loop I'm guessing about the size of two football fields. There's a wooded area that you can walk through. It's a Memorial Park for military. So you'll find some statues and some Memorial trees.

★★★★★ — Mark , Apr 2021

This park Is great for taking the kids out to play. There is a very nice playground with rubber mulch. The City keeps the entire park clean and well groomed. There is a half mile black top trail with a trail thru woods. The memorial and American flag flying above is a nice touch. We really enjoy this park.

★★★★★ — Gary , Apr 2019

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Could use a little more shade but other than that overall beautiful place and a wonderful path to walk on”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Great park needs a better bathroom just had a single porta potty”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It is a very large loop I'm guessing about the size of two football fields.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Great Park to take your family if you have kids or dogs too.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Henceroth Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitegrovecityohio.gov
  • Phone+1 614-277-3050
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

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

2075 Mallow Ln, Grove City, OH 43123

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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.