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Parker Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Cincinnati, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Parker Woods' 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.
Nature preserve offering trails and a playground, plus paved paths, for hiking and walking.
What runners say about Parker Woods
“Creek, hills, beautiful trees!”
Great place to hike and experience some peace mind, but it appears someone has been 4 wheeling here and damaging the natural beauty :(
Variety. There is actually a sidewalk that you can use yo walk up (and/or down) the hill through the woods from one street to the next. But that is only the beginning.
Cute little hiking spot! There are a bunch of little trails. I did some of the B loops and did 2 miles, but know there are at least 3 miles of trails within it! Creek, hills, beautiful trees!
Lovely neighborhood nature preserve with several miles of trails for exploring.
Trail conditions & character
“There is actually a sidewalk that you can use yo walk up (and/or down) the hill through the woods from one street to the next.”
“I suggest looking up a map online before straying far off of the paved trails, though, as once you get to Buttrrcup, all the trails are called Buttercup.”
Plan your run at Parker Woods
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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecincinnatiparks.com
- Phone(513) 357-2604
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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