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Old Reid Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Old Reid 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.
Natural spot featuring swings, slides and a playground for kids as well as picnic spots.
What runners say about Old Reid Park
“The trails to The tall Grass very well maintained my dog loves them.”
“Beautiful park that has a shelter house, playground, restrooms, paved walking path, large parking area and a decent size lake.”
I love coming here for a fairly easy walk with my dog or friends. It's paved, you can also ride bikes. There are ponds to fish, different sporting courts, picnic tables, etc.
Wide walk ways, gorgeous trees, it's beautiful. The greatest part was watching the Bald Eagle caught fish from the ponds.
They've really made a lot of changes to this to this park in the past few years. Restoring the grassland and adding new parking lots. Different wildflowers. And new trails. The trails to The tall Grass very well maintained my dog loves them. Easy access to the bike trail.
A great place for a quick walk. Always plenty of birds and animals. I take the dogs here a few times a week and always find something well worth the trip
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park that has a shelter house, playground, restrooms, paved walking path, large parking area and a decent size lake.”
“I take the dogs here a few times a week and always find something well worth the trip”
“Beautiful park that has a shelter house, playground, restrooms, paved walking path, large parking area and a decent size lake.”
“Beautiful park that has a shelter house, playground, restrooms, paved walking path, large parking area and a decent size lake.”
Plan your run at Old Reid Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — 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.
- Websitentprd.org
- Phone(937) 328-7275
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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