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Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 705 Google reviews · Running trail in Circleville, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mary Virginia Crites Hannan 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.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.

What runners say about Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (705 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Great place to see the Spring wildflowers, nice clean pathways through out the wooded area.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Very nice an enjoyable experience had from adults an kids of all ages.”

It was such an amazing experience. The trails are so worth it. Being surrounded by God's beauty. I love it. ❤️

★★★★★ — Mindy , Apr 2024

Great park. It has about everything that you could want in a park. Plenty of parking, restrooms, playground and exercise equipment, splash pad, paved walking path, well maintained gravel trails in the woods,dog park, grassland/prairie, wetlands and shelter house.

★★★★★ — Rjd , May 2022

It is very nice park on the north end of Circleville Ohio. The playground equipment is in good condition. There is also a splash pad, hiking trails, and a pavilion. It is also equipped with public restrooms. Everything about the park seems to be well kept.

★★★★★ — Doug , Jun 2018

Love this place and so do my kiddos. Beautiful place to take the kids from the trails to the park and splash pad as well as the wetlands. They also have a workout area for parents. It’s a must see!

★★★★★ — Audrina , May 2019

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“My boys love this place chasing each other around, then cooling down in large concrete tunnel.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Pollinators garden, exercise equipment, water fun pad (seasonally) for the kids, bird/fowl watching area, dog park, shelters for rent and 1st come basis,and more.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Very nice shelter house with restrooms, very nice playground and splash pad.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Great place to see the Spring wildflowers, nice clean pathways through out the wooded area.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“water fountain and includes a water fountain for your dog😊.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“The playground is also wheelchair accessible.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecirclevilleoh.gov
  • Phone(740) 474-9502
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

1230 Pontius Rd, Circleville, OH 43113

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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.