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Mill Stream Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 Google reviews · Running trail in Valley City, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Mill Stream 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Clean, spacious park featuring playgrounds and trails.

What runners say about Mill Stream Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (245 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It’s well maintained with a nice track to walk, a playground and an open field.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“A very fun and beautiful little park, lots of open field space to let your littles run and a good sized playground to play on.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“When I lived this way I would walk my dogs in this park as well.”

Love the peace and beauty of the park. Great place to get in touch with your self. Pray here as I walk. See God everywhere, grass, trees, water animals, the wind and stars, moon and sky. Good way to start the day with my dog.

★★★★★ — Larry , Dec 2017

Great park. We attend so many events here. Very clean and spacious. Great views and very spacious. Nice playground. Tons of parking. Awesome walking path. The actual bathrooms are the best part.

★★★★★ — Christianne , Apr 2018

Love this park!! There is sooo much beautifully kept green space as well as one of the best playgrounds I’ve seen. The playground isn’t huge but the things on it are so unique and fun! Definitely fun for all ages but there is more to enjoy for kids between the ages of 3/4-10/11, in my opinion.

★★★★★ — Lucy , Oct 2019

This park is amazing! My now husband found it by accident years ago, and he and I used to visit daily. We took beautiful wedding photos there and now bring our kids to play on the playground. Walking track, scenery, playground, pavilion, restrooms with real plumbing, this park has it all! Go visit.

★★★★★ — Lisa , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 245 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 6 mentions

“Walking track, scenery, playground, pavilion, restrooms with real plumbing, this park has it all!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“A very fun and beautiful little park, lots of open field space to let your littles run and a good sized playground to play on.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“When I lived this way I would walk my dogs in this park as well.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“There's a playground on one end, a flat paved circular path, and a green space in the middle.”

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Plan your run at Mill Stream 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(330) 483-3102

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 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 Mill Stream Park

1200 Maple St, Valley City, OH 44280

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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.