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John F. Kennedy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 594 Google reviews · Running trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from John F. Kennedy 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.

Dog-friendlyRestrooms

Park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, and a playground, plus a skate park and picnic facilities.

What runners say about John F. Kennedy Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (594 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“There is a bathroom down past the smaller playground closer to the tennis courts that was quite clean and easily accessible.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Fun playground for all ages.”

I was pretty impressed with this park. I was told that the park had been completely remodeled. This park has something for all age groups to do. There is also a tennis court, a trail, and a creek. It is difficult to get into the park because they re-did the entrance. You cannot get in behind the Police station.

★★★★★ — Meagan , Sep 2020

Love this park. Nice playground several ball fields. Tennis/pickle ball courts. Has restrooms that are clean and have baby and adult changing tables. Also, a pavilion with picnics tables. There are also walking trails. They have bags and pet waist stations as well.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Jul 2025

This park has a lot to offer in not a big area.It has plenty of new playground equipment, a skatepark (still under construction), atleast 4 baseball diamonds and the Blacklick Creek Trail on the east side of the park.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Feb 2022

Nice area. Playground, skateboard area. Blacklick trail leads to Huber Park. Police station is right there.

★★★★★ — Kym , Oct 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

“There is a bathroom down past the smaller playground closer to the tennis courts that was quite clean and easily accessible.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“We walk our dog often, and the dogs need to be on a leash.”

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Plan your run at John F. Kennedy Park

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.reynoldsburg.oh.us
  • Phone+1 614-322-6806

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–9:30 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 John F. Kennedy Park

7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

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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.