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Monroe Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 628 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Monroe Community 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.

ShadedHillyRestroomsQuiet

City community park with a disc-golf course, basketball courts, baseball field & shelters for hire.

What runners say about Monroe Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (628 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 for the family and pets playing ball and just hanging out very clean and peaceful.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Shaded playgrounds for kids, never have to worry about hot slides!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Great for the family and pets playing ball and just hanging out very clean and peaceful.”

Shaded playgrounds for kids, never have to worry about hot slides! Also has a great Frisbee Golf Course as well as a historic cabin. Walking trails, and baseball fields. Bathrooms are seasonal, so plan accordingly.

★★★★★ — Kathryn , Jul 2025

Great park for the entire family. Playsets, basketball, baseball and plenty of room to walk and run. Remember the Frisbee golf course, as well!

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jul 2022

On top of the other things mentioned, this park also has several ball fields and a few short trails.

★★★★★ — Kimthecoconut , May 2026

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Tough disc golf course if you haven't played wooded areas lots of hills but had a lot of fun.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Very lovely shady playground, and super clean bathrooms!”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Tough disc golf course if you haven't played wooded areas lots of hills but had a lot of fun.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Great for the family and pets playing ball and just hanging out very clean and peaceful.”

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Plan your run at Monroe Community 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemonroeohio.org
  • Phone(513) 727-8953

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Monroe Community Park

412 Old St, Monroe, OH 45050

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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.