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Mill Creek Park - South End

4.8 ★★★★★ 472 Google reviews · Running trail in Boardman, Ohio · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Mill Creek Park - South End'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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

2 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Donald Ross & opened to the public in 1928.

What runners say about Mill Creek Park - South End

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (472 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“Driving through Mill Creek Park is absolutely gorgeous this time of year.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Peaceful hiking trails, lots of picnic areas, activity areas for water sports, fishing, biking and lawn games.”

An abundance of wildlife in the area. If you enjoy walks on groomed trails or spotting birds and other wildlife, this location does not disappoint.

★★★★★ — Michael , Dec 2023

Amazing Park! One of our favorite parks around, we drive up from Pittsburgh just to hike and explore many times a year! Autumn is by far the best time! The bouquets of colorful trees are exciting to every eye that sees them!

★★★★★ — Travis , Oct 2022

My family, friends,and I love this park. All sorts of trails, animal friendly, play grounds for the kids, paddleboat/kayak rentals, fishing spots, golfing, tennis, batting cages, rose gardens,and various activities put on year round by park employees ... all kinds of fun for all kinds of people.

★★★★★ — Nicole , May 2019

There is so many adventures to be had here! On our most recent hike, my family made it to the top of a hill just a little way off/above the trail we had been hiking on to find a really cool stick hut! The kids thought it was made by a yeti!!! Lol it certainly added a feeling of magic that day. Love this park!

★★★★★ — Laurena , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 472 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 16 mentions

“I always enjoy the time that I come here it's very peaceful has many trails and some waterfalls.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Peaceful hiking trails, lots of picnic areas, activity areas for water sports, fishing, biking and lawn games.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Mill Creek Park - South End

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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
  • Phone(330) 702-3000

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

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 Mill Creek Park - South End

Boardman, Ohio

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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.