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Nelson Russ Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairview Park, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Nelson Russ 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.

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PavedDog-friendlyHillyRestrooms

What runners say about Nelson Russ Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (46 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice new park in Fairview. Kids loved the zip line. Nice walk loop with new exercise equipment stations. Great place for kids to play and parents can exercise.

★★★★★ — Mike , Jul 2019

Quaint park nestled in a Fairview Park development right behind a church. Has workout equipment, a path, and children's playground.

★★★★★ — Stetson , Dec 2020

For the size it packs a kid friendly punch. Lots of stuff to exercise, climb, and a zip line. And the trail is about a 1/2 mile.

★★★★★ — Spartan , May 2019

Great spot for kids to play and adults to get in shape with walking path and outdoor fitness equipment.

★★★★★ — Katherine , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 46 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Lots of stuff to exercise, climb, and a zip line.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“I remember when they had the old concrete block building and one streetlight.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Nelson Russ 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.
  • Websitefairviewpark.org
  • Phone(440) 356-4444

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 Nelson Russ Park

22323 MacBeth Ave, Fairview Park, OH 44126

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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.