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Lakeshore Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 Google reviews · Running trail in Perry, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeshore Reservation'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.
Paved trail, lakeside park featuring picnic tables, swings and a campground.
What runners say about Lakeshore Reservation
“The bathrooms were clean and heated!”
“Gorgeous view with paved walk so it would work for a stroller or wheelchair if you don’t need to go down to the water.”
My new favorite place to walk! Beautiful trees, beautiful views if Lake Erie and paved pathways.
Absolutely beautiful park and tent camping facility! However they really need to treat it for poison ivy, there is an extensive amount of it encompassing then entire tent site. Furthermore a fence or barrier of some sort really should be erected along the border of the site along the edge of the “cliff”.
Beautiful park . Well manicured setting . Very peaceful. I sat on the swing that looks over the panoramic view of the lake and watched boats go by . The birds were in full song . I felt like I was in a bird aviary. There are paved trails which seem popular with dog walkers .
A magical place to explore. We only had a few minutes when we stopped here to stretch our legs. Gorgeous view with paved walk so it would work for a stroller or wheelchair if you don’t need to go down to the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Its got all the things Driftwood ,Rocks, Native Vegatation Variety , Native Wildlife ,Views of the Horizon and a nice maintained restroom.”
“Gorgeous view with paved walk so it would work for a stroller or wheelchair if you don’t need to go down to the water.”
“Its got all the things Driftwood ,Rocks, Native Vegatation Variety , Native Wildlife ,Views of the Horizon and a nice maintained restroom.”
“There is 2 parking lots with picnic pavilions, bathrooms and plenty of benches and tables.”
“Gorgeous view with paved walk so it would work for a stroller or wheelchair if you don’t need to go down to the water.”
Plan your run at Lakeshore Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelakemetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 639-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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