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McKelvey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · Running trail in Berea, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McKelvey 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.
Park featuring a splash pad plus a playground, gazebo and picnic tables.
What runners say about McKelvey Park
“Small park very nicely maintained areas with lake trails, a gazebo, natural amphitheater, shelter.”
“Beautiful place you can fish there picnic there walk around with your friends there or even your children there's a small playground.”
Such an adorable place to spend the day. Taking the kids to the park, plaza, walk around the main square is lovely and historical. There are public restrooms and friendly environment.
Berea has made so many improvements over the years. Beautiful place to walk or sit on comfortable benches and enjoy nature!
Awesome park with hiking trails, fountain and beautiful nature. Public library is at the same parking lot, you can grab a book and read it on the bench in the park if you want. In spring time you will find someone beautiful flowers blooming in the woods. Perfect spot to reconnect with the nature.
Great little place to sit and read when visiting the downtown berea area. When water play fountain is running with no-one around it is very peaceful. Walking distance to all down town shops, library, Coe lake with plenty of parking right arround the corner.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place you can fish there picnic there walk around with your friends there or even your children there's a small playground.”
“No bathrooms that I have found, but it seems the nearby businesses are nice about it.”
“If you come at night when it's been a really warm day you get to see the lights.”
Plan your run at McKelvey Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofberea.org
- Phone+1 440-826-5800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–10 pm |
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