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Martin Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocky River, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Martin 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.

Natural surfaceRestroomsWaterQuiet

What runners say about Martin Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It was a quiet, cute little park with parking, a picnic area and restrooms.”

Absolutely great little hidden park. 4 picnic tables, 2 of which are under a pavilion. Has bathrooms. A small play structure for littles and larger one with something for everyone. Quiet. We were there for almost 2 hours and were the only ones there. Basketball court was nice. Walking path around the outside and field.

★★★★☆ — Nikole , Jun 2023

Perfect little hidden gem! Great playground area, lots of green space, walking trails and more. Hidden in the middle of a residential neighborhood. My almost 2 year old daughter loved it. There is also a covered pavilion with picnic tables les for lunch, water fountain and bathroom!

★★★★★ — Michelle , Aug 2019

There is a large field that is often used for sports, a basketball court, small playground, a walking path, a pavilion and a grill. This is a great place to bring your kids and walk around. It is hidden from view and is truly a hidden jewel of Rocky River.

★★★★☆ — Josiah , May 2017

Love this place. Enclosed, only one way in and out. Paved path to ride a bike, soccer nets, small pavilion with tables and nice playground structure. AND bathrooms 😉

★★★★★ — Tracy , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There is also a covered pavilion with picnic tables les for lunch, water fountain and bathroom!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It was a quiet, cute little park with parking, a picnic area and restrooms.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“It is hidden from view and is truly a hidden jewel of Rocky River.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There is also a covered pavilion with picnic tables les for lunch, water fountain and bathroom!”

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Plan your run at Martin Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiterrcity.com
  • Phone(440) 356-5657

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Martin Park

3900 Kings Mill Run, Rocky River, OH 44116

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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.