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Petros Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 951 Google reviews · Running trail in Canton, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Petros Lake 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.
This 127-acre site with a lake & meadows has nature trails, a sand volleyball court & picnic areas.
What runners say about Petros Lake Park
“This is a beautiful, clean park with a nice variety of trails, ideal for a shorter walk.”
“8 mile around, takes about 12 to 15 minutes around, even has great little coves for fishing and absolutley beautiful in autumn.”
“Beautiful quiet park 10 minutes from downtown Canton.”
“There are several walking trails here that are primarily flat and easy walking.”
One of my favorite parks to go to. I’ve been going a lot lately in the mornings and it’s beautiful. I also feel safe while I’m there because I regularly see park rangers there and at Sippo Lake park. I recommend checking it out!
We come here quite often and we love it. It has a great walking track around the lake with a bridge and several other nature paths you can walk on. It also has pavilions with picnic tables, and one has a volleyball pit. You can also rent the pavillions for parties.
A fun place to visit with a family or friends. There's a nice lake with plenty of access for fishing with kids. There are several walking trails here that are primarily flat and easy walking. It's not uncommon to see Amish buggies and horses here. The Amish fish here, especially on Saturdays.
Took my lady out for some sun rays and photo taking. Never have been here before. She has when she was like 6. So her description was blown a little out of proportion. It’s okay though still a decent park to walk or maybe walk the doggie.
Trail conditions & character
“8 mile around, takes about 12 to 15 minutes around, even has great little coves for fishing and absolutley beautiful in autumn.”
“Beautiful quiet park 10 minutes from downtown Canton.”
“My only note is that it would be nice if there was a restroom though there are porta potties available.”
“Very nice, walkable park pretty accessible for strollers and wheelchairs for the most part.”
Plan your run at Petros Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitestarkparks.com
- Phone(330) 477-3552
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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