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Kiwanis Riverway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 266 Google reviews · Running trail in Dublin, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kiwanis Riverway 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.

BoardwalkLoopScenicStroller / ADAFlat & fastQuiet

This boardwalk nature trail runs through scenic wetlands that are home to varied flora & birdlife.

What runners say about Kiwanis Riverway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (266 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful area, excellent place to walk and enjoy the fall colors!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“Kiwanis Riverway Park – Review Location: A serene riverside park offering a relaxing environment for visitors.”

My everyday goto walk park . This park has a nice board walk ,river access with kayaking rental facility added recently . I mainly go for birding .This park used to be famous for warblers and other birding but recent development shows declining of birds here.

★★★★★ — Sriram , Mar 2022

This is a beautiful park with nice trails. The boardwalk trail is a loop trail with both boardwalk and gravel that goes along the wetland portion of the park. The other trail is pavement that runs along the river. There is also a stairway that leads to the trail that will take you to Riverside Crossing Park.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Jul 2022

A very peaceful and kind of hard to find park.There's a sign that says it's a nature preserve and that seems to be more accurate than a park. The path connects to Bridge Park in Dublin.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Apr 2023

Lovely little river walk! It is quite a short loop maybe like 1/3 mile but nonetheless a good little spot for a short nature walk. Cool wildlife, saw a crane in the water and was within 10 feet of a deer on the trail. There are a handful of stairs to get down to the trial but after that it’s flat.

★★★★★ — Columbus , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 266 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Nice little park with neat views of water and I hear is good for birdwatching.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Kiwanis Riverway Park – Review Location: A serene riverside park offering a relaxing environment for visitors.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 5 mentions

“The boardwalk trail is a loop trail with both boardwalk and gravel that goes along the wetland portion of the park.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“The boardwalk trail is a loop trail with both boardwalk and gravel that goes along the wetland portion of the park.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“There are a handful of stairs to get down to the trial but after that it’s flat.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Water was low, so the river was accessible to walk upon the rocky bank.”

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Plan your run at Kiwanis Riverway Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitedublinohiousa.gov
  • Phone(614) 645-3300

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 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 Riverway Park

6245 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017

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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.