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Oak Knoll Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Massillon, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Oak Knoll 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.

ShadedRestroomsTrailhead parking

Relaxed space with a playground, picnic tables, pool and swing sets.

What runners say about Oak Knoll Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (209 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“We had a beautiful day, so everyone was able to sit outside.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It's a cute little park with plenty of trees for shade.”

For a small park, this place packs a punch! Great little play ground for different ages. Nature trail, open field area for a picnic, throwing a baseball, football or soccer. My favorite part is that 90% is all covered by shade!!

★★★★★ — Shawn , Jun 2022

Peaceful, nice swings, nice little walking path, the bridge is a sweet little piece of Ohio history

★★★★★ — Daniel , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 209 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 4 mentions

“There's play equipment, swing sets, and bathrooms with multiple stalls.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It's a cute little park with plenty of trees for shade.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Oak Knoll 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 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 Oak Knoll Park

6th St SW, Massillon, OH 44647

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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.