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Osborn MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 534 Google reviews · Running trail in Huron, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
30 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Osborn MetroPark'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.

30 miDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestrooms

A 172-acre park on former prison grounds with playgrounds, soccer fields, disc golf & tennis courts.

What runners say about Osborn MetroPark

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (534 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Fairways are well kept but rough is absolutely brutal.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I also took my maternity photos here years ago, it's beautiful.”

Really nice park to get some hiking in. We were able to get 4 miles today. We got to see 3 deer, 5 turkey vultures, and a male and female bald eagle guarding their nest

★★★★★ — Jeffrey , Mar 2025

What a gem this park is. My grandkids had a great time exploring the trails and plating on the playgrounds.

★★★★★ — Tina , Nov 2023

This is a great place to visit. Lots of walking to do and at least two play sets that I know of. I also took my maternity photos here years ago, it's beautiful.

★★★★★ — Brittney , Apr 2026

Amazing area for your dog of any size to run free. There is a small dog side and they have water hoses and bowls. My Remy loved his time

★★★★★ — James , Oct 2024

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Free, trails, pickleball, soccer, disc golf, 2 dog parks, community gardens, lots of educational events, picnic shelters that can be reserved for events just no alcohol permitted.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Great place for an easy flat 1 mile walk around the park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Free park little bit everything alter's playground soccer fields teachers center dog park restroom”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Osborn MetroPark

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteeriemetroparks.org
  • Phone+1 419-625-7783
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 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 Osborn MetroPark

3910 Perkins Ave, Huron, OH 44839

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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.