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Painesville Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 593 Google reviews · Running trail in Painesville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Painesville Township 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.
Park with a playground and picnic facilities, a pier, and a rentable hall, plus baseball fields.
What runners say about Painesville Township Park
“Beautiful well maintained park great spot to watch the sun set”
“This is an absolutely perfect park, has multiple picnic areas, a pier, benches, multiple use trail, scenic rocking swings and playground plus the gorgeous water”
Great place for an afternoon off or evening stroll. Fishing and relaxing. Has a fantastic space for walking and also a community center Would definitely recommend.
This is an absolutely perfect park, has multiple picnic areas, a pier, benches, multiple use trail, scenic rocking swings and playground plus the gorgeous water
Beautiful walking park along Lake Erie. All paved trails perfect for strollers & bikes. ADA compliant. Many benches, picnic tables, covered picnic areas. A new playground. Softball field can be rented. Beautiful strolling dock that can be used for fishing. Birdwatching paradise. Several parking lots.
We have the best Metroparks in the country! This pier just recently opened, and I couldn't be happier. The view is breathtaking, especially for sunsets. Plenty of benches or tables to sit and have a picnic or just relax. Lots of room for fishing off the pier, as well as well lit paths for a nice walk.
Trail conditions & character
“This is an absolutely perfect park, has multiple picnic areas, a pier, benches, multiple use trail, scenic rocking swings and playground plus the gorgeous water”
“The parking lots are so convenient and picnic area are plenty!”
“It has a playground, baseball diamonds,shelter house,a pier,paved walking path along Lake Erie,special events building and scenic views of Lake Erie.”
“All paved trails perfect for strollers & bikes.”
Plan your run at Painesville Township 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelakemetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 354-3885
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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