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Parkhill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Westerville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Parkhill 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.
What runners say about Parkhill Park
“It is literally one of the most beautiful places I have seen in this state, and you would have no idea that it even existed just driving by.”
Park used to be known as Walnut St. Park… this is one of the most wonderful, expansive trails I have seen in Columbus. When you first pull in it just looks like a small gravel driveway, but if you walk to the right into the large pines, the trail takes you down a steep ravine over a babbling brook into an old growth…
Dare I say this is the most beautiful park in Columbus? Unmarked trail to the right of the parking lot takes you through a magical pine forest which then leads you down to a beautiful view of the reservoir. Doesn’t feel like Ohio.
This is not really a park, but City of Columbus owned land adjacent to the city reservoir that is open to the public for recreation. The city keeps the open areas mowed, but doesn't maintain any trails or restrooms on the property.
Great, quiet park nestled in the woods around Hoover reservoir. Trails could use a little love, but the focus on natural areas is nice. Small parking area and narrow driveway, so use caution coming and going.
Trail conditions & character
“Small area for a hike, but lots of space to play with your dogs if you want.”
“It is literally one of the most beautiful places I have seen in this state, and you would have no idea that it even existed just driving by.”
“Unmarked trail to the right of the parking lot takes you through a magical pine forest which then leads you down to a beautiful view of the reservoir.”
Plan your run at Parkhill 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(614) 648-6019
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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