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Lincoln Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Kettering, Ohio · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lincoln Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Lincoln Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Love walking around the pond, seeing ducks and geese, turtles, fish. The people are friendly. It is handicap accessible. No running water or electric. There are some picnic tables and park benches. Very peaceful here.

★★★★★ — D , Apr 2026

Peaceful, quite outdoor walk with beautiful pond views. If there is a concert taking place, you get to listen to some great music while you stroll through the walkway of trees.

★★★★★ — Gd , Feb 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websiteplaykettering.org
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Where to find Lincoln Park

Kettering, Ohio

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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 Something out of date?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.