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O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 282 Google reviews · Running trail in Powell, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 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.
Man-made 912-acre lake with abundant bass & catfish for fishing, plus a public boat ramp & dock.
What runners say about O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Park
“There are quite a few picnic tables on the hill above the parking area that have scenic views of Home Road Bridge and the reservoir.”
It’s not really a park with play areas. But beautiful views to Scioto River. I love to spend time there during sunset. It’s really peaceful. Good for activities like walking, running, kayaking and fishing.
This is a very nice park! There are picnic tables and very nice fishing spots. There are a few short trails that go through the woods. It is good place to find mushrooms.
Great place to walk or just to get away for lunch. There are quite a few picnic tables on the hill above the parking area that have scenic views of Home Road Bridge and the reservoir. There are a couple of portable restrooms and you can walk over the bridge or hike the trails on the north side of the bridge.
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Trail conditions & character
“There are quite a few picnic tables on the hill above the parking area that have scenic views of Home Road Bridge and the reservoir.”
“There are quite a few picnic tables on the hill above the parking area that have scenic views of Home Road Bridge and the reservoir.”
“There are a couple of portable restrooms and you can walk over the bridge or hike the trails on the north side of the bridge.”
Plan your run at O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 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
- 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
- Websitecolumbusrecparks.com
- Phone+1 800-945-3543
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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