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Lowe-Volk Nature Center @ Crawford Park District
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 Google reviews · Running trail in Crestline, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lowe-Volk Nature Center @ Crawford Park District'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.
What runners say about Lowe-Volk Nature Center @ Crawford Park District
“The nature center is full of interesting/educational things to look at and well kept tanks with snakes, salamanders, turtles, axolotlsn, frogs toads, even a hellbender!”
“Pet friendly, fishing with no license needed, and such a beautiful park.”
“Nice and quiet little park that Crawford County can be proud of!”
“5 stars, 10/10 would definitely recommend for a comfortable and fun nature adventure for everyone of all ages!”
This is a scenic spot located right off OH-598 north of Galion. Very nice overlook of the Sandusky river, as well as trails leading directly to the river. There are several nice fishing spots on the river itself which involve a varying degree of hiking.
One of Crawford counties parks. Definitely a cool spot to stop and make an hour to hour half visit. Nice nature center with all kinds of stuff. The staff was friendly. Nice boardwalk trail overlooking the Sandusky River. Great place to take a break and enjoy nature.
Nice and quiet little park that Crawford County can be proud of! The well-maintained hiking trails through the woods and the stocked catch-and-release pond are a great way to spend a summer evening. The visitors center offers displays of local natural history and wildlife.
Very scenic area along the Sandusky River. The trails are well maintained and easy to hike. The nature center has restrooms, and you can get a map of the trails there.
Trail conditions & character
“Pet friendly, fishing with no license needed, and such a beautiful park.”
“Nice and quiet little park that Crawford County can be proud of!”
“Some of the trails are laid out, others are rough with high roots.”
“Only reason for 4 stars is no drinking water available and only an outhouse for bathroom.”
Plan your run at Lowe-Volk Nature Center @ Crawford Park District
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecrawfordparkdistrict.org
- Phone(419) 683-9000
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 12–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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