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Lake Medina

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Medina, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Lake Medina'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park featuring a lake, trails, and a public restroom, plus fishing.

What runners say about Lake Medina

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (69 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Lake Medina is so beautiful and a perfect place of walking, jogging and fishing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Lake Medina is so beautiful and a perfect place of walking, jogging and fishing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Beautiful lake with a dog walking trail all the way around!”

A fairly big lake from a man made reservoir. There are two parking lots. The one I was in was very small, but there is a porta potty. The lake has a very nice view. It would be a great spot to come in the fall. The top trail/track is paving stone and the bottom is a paved walking trail.

★★★★☆ — Dave , May 2025

Lake Medina is so beautiful and a perfect place of walking, jogging and fishing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

★★★★★ — Stanley , May 2021

This is a small lake that comes from a man made reservoir. It is off Medina Rd. There is a parking lot for about 35 cars. There is a porta potty. The lake is scenic and has a nice paved walking trail. Fishing is allowed and no fishing license is required.

★★★★☆ — Sharon , Aug 2024

Beautiful park with some nice trails and a great path around the lake. Overall 9/10 (4.5 stars)

★★★★★ — Oliver , Jul 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Lake Medina is so beautiful and a perfect place of walking, jogging and fishing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The top trail/track is paving stone and the bottom is a paved walking trail.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The one I was in was very small, but there is a porta potty.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Beautiful lake with a dog walking trail all the way around!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“There is a parking lot for about 35 cars.”

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Plan your run at Lake Medina

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitemedinacountyparks.com
  • Phone(330) 722-9364
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Lake Medina

3733 Granger Road 3751 Medina Road, 4581 Foote Rd, Medina, OH 44256

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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.