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North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 372 Google reviews · Running trail in Brunswick, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North 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.
65-acre recreation & picnic area with a playground, stocked 5-acre lake & forested walking trails.
What runners say about North Park
“Absolutely beautiful little park with a little bit of something for everyone, including fishermen and women.”
“The loop around the pond is paved and a portion of it is shaded.”
This park offers a small toddler playground as well as a newer playground. The loop around the pond is paved and a portion of it is shaded. Along the loop there are about 7 benches to relax and enjoy the pond scene.
Beautiful park with a nice trail around the lake! There’s also a playground for kids, overall 10/10 (5.0 stars)
Nice little park with a playground and lots of shade. The pond is unique with a nice walking path.
Adorable small park with playground, lake, and shade. I have been here a million times, but this day I took my dog for a distraction class. There was a race taking place and many locals walking around the lake. The overall vibe was very calming.
Trail conditions & character
“Small park tucked away with a nice paved trial for biking, walking your dog or running around a pond full of fish.”
“There is an additional narrow dirt trail that splits off the north end of the park that can bring you back to the pond or veers away to a nearby neighborhood development.”
“3 paved loop around the pond has seen better days but it's still better than a good bit of the Cleveland Metroparks.”
“Be aware that a couple of areas along the wooded path stay muddy most of the time”
“3 paved loop around the pond has seen better days but it's still better than a good bit of the Cleveland Metroparks.”
“Absolutely beautiful little park with a little bit of something for everyone, including fishermen and women.”
“There's a decent restroom and updated playground for the kids.”
“The large hill at the north end of the park is a favorite of my children who like to race to the top and roll down to the bottom.”
“Very easy to maneuver with a wheelchair.”
Plan your run at North Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrunswick.oh.us
- Phone+1 330-273-8000
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 am |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 6 am–12 am |
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