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Hills & Dales MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 Google reviews · Running trail in Kettering, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hills & Dales MetroPark'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.
Park featuring woodlands, creeks & native plant life, with hiking trails, picnic areas & monuments.
What runners say about Hills & Dales MetroPark
“It's got great trails, always pretty clean, and beautiful photo opportunities all over from selfies to nature pictures.”
“It's got great trails, always pretty clean, and beautiful photo opportunities all over from selfies to nature pictures.”
Such a beautiful park. Different trails,lots of swings to sit and experience nature. They also have very nice shelters that you can reserve.
A gorgeous park with well kept trails and the roads that travel through the park. There was a young man playing the bag pipes for a while and it was beautiful to listen to! Stopped in to meet up for a walk and some photos, excellent park for both and you may luck out and hear the guy playing the bag pipes! 💚
Only had about a half hour to explore, but we enjoyed it! We shall be back to go down some of the trails. Enjoyed the pond with plenty of frogs and turtles. Bird watchers were around. Good vibe place.
I feel complete in nature and this park fills me up. From the peacefulness of the pond, to the trails, I've taken in the fresh scent of composting leaves, seen a deer or two, watched a round of robins pick through the leaves for worms, enjoyed turtles, bullfrogs and many large koi yet each experience is new and…
Trail conditions & character
“It's got great trails, always pretty clean, and beautiful photo opportunities all over from selfies to nature pictures.”
“These trails are also leashed-dog friendly and a good mix between paved & dirt paths.”
“It's also super awesome on snowdays as there are multiple hills and slopes for for simple sledding and snowboarding, to the more experienced.”
“These trails are also leashed-dog friendly and a good mix between paved & dirt paths.”
“So called Frankenstein’s Castle is easily accessible via a short walk up a slight slope to a Tower with a nice view.”
Plan your run at Hills & Dales MetroPark
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.org
- Phone(937) 275-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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