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McLean Teddy Bear Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 295 Google reviews · Running trail in Lima, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from McLean Teddy Bear 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.
Shady park featuring ponds, walking trails and a playground.
What runners say about McLean Teddy Bear Park
“Free fishing, big playground,hiking trails, picnic areas, shelter houses, clean bathrooms.”
“A great shaded park with multiple trails to walk.”
“I feel so peaceful and serene when just walking through and enjoying the sounds and smells of God’s Great Creation!”
Cute little metro park to walk or hike through or just go and play at the playground or fish at. Two small ponds to fish in. My favorite part is hiking through the woods parts though! I feel so peaceful and serene when just walking through and enjoying the sounds and smells of God’s Great Creation!!
Teddy bear Park is a great place to take the whole family. They have three ponds, a couple pavilions, accessible restrooms and multiple trails. Most of the trails are also handicap accessible. This is a great place for a birthday party, picnic, playground, fishing and so much more.
Even though Google maps says this park closes at 4, it really is open dawn to dusk. Nice gravel walking paths that were a great way for me to end the day (after long work/drive).
This is a great park. It has two ponds, several shelter houses, and a large playscape for the kids. We rent the pavilion near the bathrooms and playscape. We grill burgers and dogs on the park grills. People bring their own Cornhole and walk the trails. Teddy Bear Park is splendid.
Trail conditions & character
“Free fishing, big playground,hiking trails, picnic areas, shelter houses, clean bathrooms.”
“A great shaded park with multiple trails to walk.”
“They have three ponds, a couple pavilions, accessible restrooms and multiple trails.”
“I feel so peaceful and serene when just walking through and enjoying the sounds and smells of God’s Great Creation!”
Plan your run at McLean Teddy Bear Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitejampd.com
- Phone+1 419-221-1232
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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