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Hopewell Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · Running trail in Cincinnati, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hopewell Meadows 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.

PavedLoopShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.

What runners say about Hopewell Meadows Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (198 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“It is very clean and has a little walking trail with stops for exercise along the way.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Fantastic park, tennis courts, beautiful walking trail, great playground.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Good playground for kids, including a toddler area, but there isn't much shade.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“2026 Nice quiet park to play at and to walk around with near by seating & exercise equipment on the path.”

Beautiful park with 0.7 mile walking/running loop, tennis courts, basketball courts, open lawns, swing set, and 2 cookout shelters.

★★★★★ — Jay , Aug 2022

Great park in a quiet neighbourhood. Has amenities like Tennis and Pickle Ball courts. Kids play areas, a tiny Garden Library and a playground. It has more than enough parking inside the park park perimeter The walking path has manual exercising equipment with “How to use” instructions.

★★★★★ — Soumya , Jun 2025

This is a park experience and not a Wilderness Area. The longest Loop is about 0.6 MI and paved. An interesting collection of Fitness stops along the way and a couple of places to sit and relax. Nice playground for kids. Relatively large parking lot. Dogs are welcome when on a leash. Restrooms.

★★★★★ — Robert , Nov 2024

This is a fantastic little park. It is very clean and has a little walking trail with stops for exercise along the way. They also have a decent playground if you have kids.

★★★★★ — Isaak , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 198 reviews →

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

“A nice place to do laps, bathrooms are accessible, tennis & basketball courts.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Fantastic park, tennis courts, beautiful walking trail, great playground.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“It has more than enough parking inside the park park perimeter The walking path has manual exercising equipment with “How to use” instructions.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Good playground for kids, including a toddler area, but there isn't much shade.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“One of my favorite parks to walk my dogs early in the morning or late afternoon.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“2026 Nice quiet park to play at and to walk around with near by seating & exercise equipment on the path.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Park is flat with paved pathway.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“7 mile walking/running loop, tennis courts, basketball courts, open lawns, swing set, and 2 cookout shelters.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“It's only 2/3 of a mile, but it's fairly flat.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“6 miles in length with a very clean bathroom and two water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Hopewell Meadows Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesymmestownship.org
  • Phone+1 513-683-6644

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 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 Hopewell Meadows Park

9131 Hopewell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

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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.