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Heritage Park - West End

4.7 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Lima, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Heritage Park - West End'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.

ShadedDog-friendlyRestrooms

Wooded park featuring trails, picnic tables, play areas and a fishing pond.

What runners say about Heritage Park - West End

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (208 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Very clean park and have never spotted any sign of usage on the property.”

This is an excellent nature park with several dirt and grass trails. There are several boardwalks and bridges. Additionally there are restroom facilities and it appears picnicking opportunities. Great preserved area with access from Ottawa River trail. There is also parking lots at multiple entrance points.

★★★★★ — Zach , Aug 2021

A lovely spot for fishing and walking your dog even taking a walk on the trails the park is very pretty and well kept restrooms stay clean and there is a nice spot for children to play also many shelter homes through out

★★★★★ — Phelisha , Dec 2020

Great little park in Shawnee Twp. Great playground with padded rubber surface; Numerous grills, Nice walking trails, Nice pond to fish. Plenty of parking. Decent restrooms. I wish this park had more picnic tables and bbq stands.

★★★★★ — Alex , Aug 2021

We didn't get very far on the trail because it was very wet due to the recent rain, but I saw a deer hoof print in the mud,so now I can't wait to go back. Looks like a great trail. There was a nice playground for the kids too.

★★★★★ — Liz , Apr 2024

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“They have nice paved paths, picnic areas, a nice playground, and restrooms, but the restrooms are not open all year, only when the weather is nice.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Shaded areas in evening, and wildflowers to enjoy.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“This park is a couple minutes away from my house so it's a nice place to take the kids and the dog.”

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Plan your run at Heritage Park - West End

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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitejampd.com
  • Phone+1 419-221-1232

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–8 pm
Friday 7:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–8 pm
Sunday 7:30 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 Heritage Park - West End

2092 Reed Rd, Lima, OH 45804

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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.