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Jefferson Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · Running trail in New Albany, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jefferson Community 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.
What runners say about Jefferson Community Park
“It is well maintained and has a playground, shelter houses, restrooms, paved and unpaved trails, a fishing pond, and plenty of parking.”
“It's quiet and out of the way with beautiful surroundings including nature trails and a stocked pond.”
“Jefferson Community Park is a calm place for families, with shaded paths, big trees, and a playground.”
Nice place to take your kids to run around and play. My friends and I are 19 and we still have a good time. It's fun to play on the swings and climb the ropes. Everything is secure and safe for children. The signs say that they clean the equipment everyday, but I'm not sure how true that is.
Nice public play area for kids. Also has a volleyball court for adults. There's even a few trails to walk for the naturest or even to walk your four legged pals. Even have bags available on site to help keep the pak clean in case your doggy has to go potty. Very clean public restrooms. Plenty of parking spaces.
What a great little park. Playground is cool it has a little catch and release pond l caught 5 blue gil with in about 20 min. Bathroom not bad. Walking trails can be muddy if it rained recently. But all and all really nice place.
Nice park. Clean with walk/bike trails. Nice large playground. Reservable shelters. Plenty of parking spaces.
Trail conditions & character
“It is well maintained and has a playground, shelter houses, restrooms, paved and unpaved trails, a fishing pond, and plenty of parking.”
“It is well maintained and has a playground, shelter houses, restrooms, paved and unpaved trails, a fishing pond, and plenty of parking.”
“It's quiet and out of the way with beautiful surroundings including nature trails and a stocked pond.”
“It is well maintained and has a playground, shelter houses, restrooms, paved and unpaved trails, a fishing pond, and plenty of parking.”
“There is also a restroom, drinking fountains and a small trail.”
Plan your run at Jefferson Community 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitejeffersontownship.org
- Phone(614) 855-4260
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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