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Knapp Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Knapp Recreation Area'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.
Small lakeside park with picnic tables and trails for hiking and dog-walking, plus a shelter.
What runners say about Knapp Recreation Area
“From the moment we arrived, I was impressed by the clean and well-maintained pavilion.”
“The surrounding landscape at Knapp Recreation Area is simply stunning.”
“Bit of a hidden gem, this small park offers well marked trails, a lake view, and an open shelter with picnic table.”
“Usually quiet, great for a quick stroll in the woods and and to feel away from it all for a bit when you don't have time to get away from it all”
This is just a small neighborhood park maintained by the ODNR with a few trails through a nice wooded area. A trail goes down to the East side of East Reservoir Lake where the Akron Yacht Club has their dock area in Portage Lakes.
This is a small nature area. Parking space for about ten cars. There are a couple of picnic tables in a shelter. There is a porta potty on site. There are rustic hiking trails through the woods. I primarily use it to portage my kayak through the woods to the edge of the lake near Sandy beach marina. It's a great (?
Secluded and serene park with quiet trails. There is a nice lazy stream that is a nice option for dogs to play in without having to worry about abandoned fish hooks.
Really beautiful and natural park. Beware of the shattered glass at the beginning and end of the trail near the parking lot, dogs or children could injure themselves if unsupervised. But once you get out onto the trail there is less danger of glass, just keep an eye out.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a bench there to relax and enjoy the view of the Lake and whatever waterfowl or wildlife might venture in.”
“A trail goes down to the East side of East Reservoir Lake where the Akron Yacht Club has their dock area in Portage Lakes.”
“Beware of the shattered glass at the beginning and end of the trail near the parking lot, dogs or children could injure themselves if unsupervised.”
“Beware of the shattered glass at the beginning and end of the trail near the parking lot, dogs or children could injure themselves if unsupervised.”
“Usually quiet, great for a quick stroll in the woods and and to feel away from it all for a bit when you don't have time to get away from it all”
“This is just a small neighborhood park maintained by the ODNR with a few trails through a nice wooded area.”
“Bit of a hidden gem, this small park offers well marked trails, a lake view, and an open shelter with picnic table.”
Plan your run at Knapp Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitem.facebook.com
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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