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Hurdle Waterfowl Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Sullivan, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hurdle Waterfowl 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.
Scenic walking park featuring ponds, bird sightings and a watchtower.
What runners say about Hurdle Waterfowl Park
“Clean water for the most part.”
“Absolutely beautiful park with nice walking path!”
“Beautiful and peaceful park.”
“What a great place to walk my dogs.”
The park clearly is getting some updates & improvements! I very much had an excellent time walking around all the ponds (lakes?) this park has to offer. My dog had a good time as well splashing in the water and making sure no Canada Goose came close to us.
What a great place to walk my dogs. Just make sure if you do to bring poop bags for them. I noticed some dog poop. Besides that, oh this is an amazing place, calming place to walk the dogs or by yourself.
Nice place to take a walk. Didn't see any waterfowl, but did see a lot of spiderwebs in the morning dew.
Nice peaceful park setting. The watchtower looked really neat as well. Over 2 miles of hiking trails and 2 large ponds where the birds congregate.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful park with nice walking path!”
“My dog had a good time as well splashing in the water and making sure no Canada Goose came close to us.”
“Multiple terrain trails dirt, grass and asphalt.”
Plan your run at Hurdle Waterfowl 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteashlandcountyparks.com
- Phone+1 419-289-3524
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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