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Olentangy Parklands
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Worthington, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Olentangy Parklands' 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.
Wooded spot with a playground, a skateboard park and trails for walking and biking.
What runners say about Olentangy Parklands
“There are well kept tennis courts, a skateboard park, walking and biking paths next to the Olentangy River.”
“It truly feels like a hidden gem to have these courts and it is fantastic to see tennis players of all ages engaging in this sport!”
Great park in Worthington. It has tennis courts, soccer field, skate park, restrooms and paved and unpaved trails including The Olentangy Trail.
The Olentangy Park is one of the many parks in City of Worthington. It is located along the Olentangy River and the Olentangy Trail passes through it. It has a lighted 6-tennis court venue, a soccer field, a skate park and many other facilities.
Nice walking trails. It is nice they put separate paths for walking. The bikers can sometimes be aggressive. The Pickleball courts are decent. However, there is a need for barriers in between as balls frequently roll onto adjacent courts. Some of the courts in the far corner are slanted.
I biked 20 miles on the Olentangy River Trail Saturday for the first time. It is a lovely hike-bike pathway that connects so many neighborhoods and businesses. Lots of mature trees and a paved surface made the ride enjoyable. You have a gem here Columbus!
Trail conditions & character
“It has tennis courts, soccer field, skate park, restrooms and paved and unpaved trails including The Olentangy Trail.”
“It has tennis courts, soccer field, skate park, restrooms and paved and unpaved trails including The Olentangy Trail.”
Plan your run at Olentangy Parklands
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websiteworthington.org
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