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Packard Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 441 Google reviews · Running trail in Warren, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Packard 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.

RestroomsQuiet

Family, riverside space, dating back over a century, for picnics and recreation.

What runners say about Packard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (441 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very affordable, we got the whole day so we had time to clean.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The tea garden is peaceful and you can fish in the river and the pond.”

The park itself is quaint and quiet. It basically is one giant Loop that circles around some ball fields and goes beside the river. The nice thing about it is there are geese which seem to flock frequently in the area. This is also one of the biggest letdowns because they go to the bathroom everywhere.

★★★★☆ — Iconos , Jun 2019

Love how much has been done to the park over the past few years. I've always thought that there's nothing to keep the kids busy for those families who can't afford all the sports and expensive places for fun. It's always upset me because there are tons of bars and restaurants and places for adults but not for the kids.

★★★★★ — Patricia , Sep 2021

Nice place to take a peaceful walk. Spend many days there throughout my childhood

★★★★☆ — Justin , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 441 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“This is also one of the biggest letdowns because they go to the bathroom everywhere.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The tea garden is peaceful and you can fish in the river and the pond.”

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Plan your run at Packard 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
  • Websiteplaygroundsnearme.org
  • Phone+1 330-841-2641

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 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 Packard Park

1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483

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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.