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Kiwanis Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Loveland, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kiwanis 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Grassy park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.

What runners say about Kiwanis Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (105 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Our dogs love it so much, they can run and bark all they want.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“No trees, so not much shade in the heat of the day.”

Good for your dog not so busy and clean my dog name Angel i found her 9 years ago in Hillsboro ohio in the snow she was 8months i open the door and she jumped in she loves the wooded area for some reason wish i had the money to train her but she loves the fields at the park good place for a dog park up on the hill side

★★★★★ — Bill , May 2021

I give this place 5 stars for the largest dog park I have ever seen. About a football field in size, there is plenty of space for your dog to run, play, and enjoy other dogs. Owners are very friendly and respectful too.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Jan 2023

We have been bringing out dogs to the 2 acre park for a few months now. Our dogs love it so much, they can run and bark all they want. Everyone we have met at the park are super chill and fun to hang with.

★★★★☆ — John , Nov 2024

Nice large fenced park with water for the dogs. No trees, so not much shade in the heat of the day.

★★★★☆ — Ratrag68 , Aug 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 28 mentions

“Kiwanis Park now has a large (~1 acre) grassy dog park behind the baseball field.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“No trees, so not much shade in the heat of the day.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“There is a parking lot next to the dog area, but parking may be crowded when a baseball game is in session.”

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Plan your run at Kiwanis 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelovelandoh.gov
  • Phone+1 513-683-0150
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–5:30 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 Kiwanis Park

240 Wall St, Loveland, OH 45140

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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.