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Kenneth J. Sims Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,374 Google reviews · Running trail in Euclid, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kenneth J. Sims 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.
Lakeside park with a playground and a sand beach for kids as well as a pier, disc golf and walking paths.
What runners say about Kenneth J. Sims Park
“An amazing well kept yet hidden gem of a small park along the lake, complete with a tiny sandy beach and access to clean waters of the lake.”
“If not, then the sparse benches under the trees gives you a quiet place to admire nature in a beautiful environment.”
“If not, then the sparse benches under the trees gives you a quiet place to admire nature in a beautiful environment.”
NOW ALLOWS DOGS!!! Thank you City of Euclid for letting my best friend visit the park, too! I feel a lot safer and walk more often and therefore stay healthier since I can take my dog. This place is amazing before, during, or after a storm.
July 2021: A serene, well maintained park and beach area. The city of Euclid has invested a lot of money into the renovations and it really shows. What a treat for the residents and visitors to have easy access to the lakefront. Pros: * Simply beautiful lakefront park.
Very clean, have poop bag stations in every corner, with nice views of Lake Eerie. We were by ourselves when we went here so I think most of them don't know this park? I loved this place! Very good for walking alone or walking with dogs.
Here's a refined version of your text: --- It's a nice park right next to the lake. There is a long beach along the lakeside and a road that extends into the lake, offering a great spot to watch the waves and feel the wind.
Trail conditions & character
“If not, then the sparse benches under the trees gives you a quiet place to admire nature in a beautiful environment.”
“The parking area is okay, and there are plenty of benches where you can sit under the trees.”
“This is one of our favorite shoreline parks where my wife enjoys walking her service dog on a freshly improved path along the Lake Erie coast east of Cleveland.”
“If not, then the sparse benches under the trees gives you a quiet place to admire nature in a beautiful environment.”
“Children's playground, picture taking, swimming on the beach, pier out to the lake for fishing, restrooms, bike and running and walking path.”
“I believe that the plan is to renovate the entire Euclid, OH coast with several miles of safe, publicly accessible lakefront path.”
“It also has a playground, paved walking paths, disc golf course, restrooms, beach and beautiful views of Lake Erie.”
Plan your run at Kenneth J. Sims 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofeuclid.com
- Phone(216) 289-2700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10:29 PM |
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