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Olander Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,399 Google reviews · Running trail in Sylvania, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 3.3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Olander 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.
60-acre lakefront park offers fishing, boating & swimming, a loop trail, bait shop & 4 playgrounds.
What runners say about Olander Park
“Another one of the greatest parks around, always feel safe walking here, it's kept really nice and clean, it's exactly a 1.”
“I most of the tiles used to go to this park to experience and enjoy the beautiful sunset putting an amazing reflection in water.”
“Fishing: A peaceful spot to cast a line (just make sure you have your permit!”
I most of the tiles used to go to this park to experience and enjoy the beautiful sunset putting an amazing reflection in water. The park is so beautifully designed that you complete the whole walking trail in circle around the lake. You will find cute ducks roaming around the park adding more beauty.
This park is always well maintained and clean. Very good and short 2 mile trail to walk and jogg. Also has picnic tables, bbq and shelters. Swimming is allowed only at specified area. I have seen people kayaking aswell. It also has child play area. Water is clean. I also saw people fishing.
Another one of the greatest parks around, always feel safe walking here, it's kept really nice and clean, it's exactly a 1.1 mile loop, great place to exercise. Love the ducks and geese too
We live within walking distance, it's a great park. Plenty of kids playscapes, swings, slides. You can hang on the beach and swim, or rent row boats per hour. They have large rooms available for rent for parties and the like.
Trail conditions & character
“I most of the tiles used to go to this park to experience and enjoy the beautiful sunset putting an amazing reflection in water.”
“Fishing: A peaceful spot to cast a line (just make sure you have your permit!”
“1-mile paved trail around the lake is perfect for a daily walk or run.”
Plan your run at Olander 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
- Loop distance3.3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteoutdoorsylvania.com
- Phone+1 419-882-8313
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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