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Lake Shore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,288 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashtabula, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Shore 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.
Beach and boat docks, plus a playground and swans dot this lakefront park.
What runners say about Lake Shore Park
“It was a clean park, had a play structure for children, and was beautiful.”
“Went there for the Ashtabula Rib burn off and it was small, quaint, great view while we were eating.”
Beautiful view of lake Erie. Plenty of pavilion seating, swing benches, or lake side on the beach. Lots of parking, a nice sized playground for the little ones. Or take a stroll around the park area and visit the duck ponds and the peacocks. Nice walking paths and frisbee golf.
We loved this park. We walk down to the little beach access. We found a whole clay wall in which my kids spent a lot of time making creations. And exploring through the rocks and trees along the shoreline. There's a picnic area lots of benches a bathroom great place for big family gatherings.
Trail conditions & character
“Went there for the Ashtabula Rib burn off and it was small, quaint, great view while we were eating.”
“Only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because they don't allow dogs into the park.”
“There's a picnic area lots of benches a bathroom great place for big family gatherings.”
Plan your run at Lake Shore 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelakeshoreparkashtabula.org
- Phone(440) 964-3819
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
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