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Osborne Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 938 Google reviews · Running trail in Willoughby, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Osborne 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Osborne Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (938 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“It's nice, well maintained, great view of the Lake so if you're just walking or your kiddos playing a sport there it's hard to beat.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“It's nice, well maintained, great view of the Lake so if you're just walking or your kiddos playing a sport there it's hard to beat.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“It’s family friendly, plenty of parking and actually has a front park and a back park area and little trails to walk through.”

Great all around park. Swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, baseball fields, and plenty of room. Nice walking path in and out of the small wooded area. Frisbee golf course. Some access to the lake, but erosion has taken it's toll. Great place to watch the sunset over the lake. Update 9/2023.

★★★★★ — K. , Sep 2023

Nice park, not too big but enough to walk a dog or go in the playground with a kid. The park is neat and clean and at the end of the park there is a beautiful view on the lake.

★★★★★ — Josip , Feb 2024

After being on the road over 10 hours Osborne Park was a nice area to get some steps and stretch our legs. The park is very well maintained. We enjoyed the fresh air and view of the lake. We even had a doe share the path with us!

★★★★★ — Marcy , Aug 2025

Very nice park, very far away from the road and right on the lake, so its fairly peaceful. They have a long walking path that is far removed from the children's areas, and takes you right to the lake with several benches you can sit on and watch the boats drive by. Very nice at sunset!

★★★★★ — Jessica , Jan 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 14 mentions

“It's nice, well maintained, great view of the Lake so if you're just walking or your kiddos playing a sport there it's hard to beat.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Very fun, go to the parking lot for the disc golf though to be closer to the edge/lake if not too busy (much closer to the lake but also much smaller parking lot).”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Port-a-potty bathroom by smaller disc golf parking lot.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Nice park, not too big but enough to walk a dog or go in the playground with a kid.”

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Plan your run at Osborne 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewilloughbyohio.com
  • Phone+1 440-953-4200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Osborne Park

38575 Lakeshore Blvd, Willoughby, OH 44094

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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.