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Ottawa Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,550 Google reviews · Running trail in Toledo, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Ottawa 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.

ScenicHillyRestrooms

Expansive city park known for its recreational facilities, including an ice rink & open-air theater.

What runners say about Ottawa Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,550 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“I drove through the park and found stunning views and nature which I have captured in the provided photos.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Greens were nice, as well as fairways, love the hills, and young deer running around.”

Ottawa Park in Toledo has its own class and Charm during the winter season. I drove through the park and found stunning views and nature which I have captured in the provided photos. This is a great photo place along with a huge golf course and running trails.

★★★★★ — Salim , May 2022

I don’t know why I haven’t left a review on this place yet. This is One of my favorite quick parks to go to for a jog, walk or just chill. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. Now I bring our children here.

★★★★★ — Shieva , Jun 2023

We ate a great lunch in the park, at a picnic table. We just drove down Ottawa Dr until we saw the first picnic table available. It was great considering the today was a little cold. Then we did a driving tour of the rest of the park. It's wow, we will have to come back here! There are picnic tables everywhere.

★★★★★ — John , Jan 2019

Great staff, drink cart left kind of early. Greens were nice, as well as fairways, love the hills, and young deer running around. Love this coarse because I'm not a long hitter, if you are just hit from blue tees.

★★★★★ — Paul , Jul 2021

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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 7 mentions

“I drove through the park and found stunning views and nature which I have captured in the provided photos.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“and almost had my first hole in when on #14 (sure it was only 96 yards or so yet with elevation change) I hit a nice easy 52 degree Cleveland.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Ottawa 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteottawapark.org
  • Phone(419) 245-2875
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 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 Ottawa Park

Ottawa Pkwy, Toledo, OH 43606

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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.