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Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District-Office

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Lima, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District-Office'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.

Quiet

Headquarters with rangers & naturalists running parks, woods & landmarks in the Lima district.

What runners say about Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District-Office

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very peaceful and relaxing super clean park”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and relaxing super clean park”

Very nice grassy trail to walk, run or ride your horse! Sunny most of the time except in the woods. Lots of wildlife to see: Cardinal, blue Jay, deer and butterflies!

★★★★★ — Heidi , Sep 2022

This park offers a lot things to do. Frisbee golf, the beach, biking and walking trails. It's never over crowded. It's a great place for families.

★★★★★ — Mylesj , May 2019

A beatiful gift to the people of the Lima area. It is the perfect time of year to pay a visit. The trails are not too soggy. Good footwear will help assure you enjoy your time outside in our Johnny Appleseed metro parks!

★★★★★ — Gino , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 62 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and relaxing super clean park”

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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.
  • Websitejampd.com
  • Phone+1 419-221-1232
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm
Friday 8 am–4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District-Office

1682 Slabtown Rd, Lima, OH 45801

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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.