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Pacesetter Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 567 Google reviews · Running trail in Sylvania, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Pacesetter 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.

ScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Site features lighted athletic fields, concession stands, a sprawling playground & a skate plaza.

What runners say about Pacesetter Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (567 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The well-maintained facilities make it easy for families to spend a longer amount of time at the park without any inconvenience.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained, I love how some individuals are leaving complaints about parking.”

What a great asset to the community. The grass looks great, the fields are amazing. Only down fall are the people who don't know how to drive or follow arrows marked on the ground. They go in the outs and double and triple park since they don't want to get out of their cars and walk a few feet.

★★★★☆ — Eddy , Apr 2026

We did not explore the entire park, but where we did go was top notch! We parked by the baseball diamonds for our sons game & our daughters fled to the playground.

★★★★★ — Kat , Jun 2017

The field quality for both baseball and the soccer pitch is second to none. Always in great shape. Could use more restrooms, especially near the western-most fields. It's a long walk to the facilities from there. Parking an issue during busy times/tournaments.

★★★★☆ — Jon , Aug 2018

Beautiful and well maintained, I love how some individuals are leaving complaints about parking. I just have to ask who goes to a park or outdoor event expecting not to walk. Just stay indoors if your that scared of exercise.

★★★★★ — Chris , Aug 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 15 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained, I love how some individuals are leaving complaints about parking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 10 mentions

“Just one little thing, they need to have a grounds maintenance crew to keep up with the restrooms during tournaments.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained, I love how some individuals are leaving complaints about parking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Pacesetter 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteplaysylvania.com
  • Phone+1 419-885-1982
  • Social 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 Pacesetter Park

8801 Sylvania-Metamora Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560

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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.