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Pine Hill Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 646 Google reviews · Running trail in Mason, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pine Hill Lakes 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.

PavedShadedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWater

Sizable green space featuring nature trails, 2 fishing lakes, a playground & lots of trees.

What runners say about Pine Hill Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (646 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“The entire park is very well kept, Every detail seemed carefully planned—even the underside of the bridges doubled as monkey bars.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful park with two fishing lakes, 2 miles of walking trail , woods , picnic areas, benches, children’s play area and Gazebo.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“You'll find plenty of shade, along with benches and picnic tables, all within a secure gated area.”

Beautiful park with two fishing lakes, 2 miles of walking trail , woods , picnic areas, benches, children’s play area and Gazebo. It is adjacent to Corwin M Nixon park & Mason Aquatic center. Car parking access from 211 Kings Mill Rd. , Mason.

★★★★★ — Peter , Jun 2022

Awesome Double Playground. Large climbing structure, Merry-Go-Round that can accommodate a wheelchair, clean AstroTurf surface for crawlers. Shade, benches and picnic tables all within a safe gated space. Large pond with ducks. Plenty of paved walking paths. Gazebos and picnic tables. Definitely dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Megan , Aug 2025

Incredible Double Playground! This park features a large climbing structure, a merry-go-round designed to accommodate wheelchairs, and a soft AstroTurf surface perfect for crawlers. You'll find plenty of shade, along with benches and picnic tables, all within a secure gated area.

★★★★★ — Mahmoud , Oct 2024

Overall it’s an amazing place. The trails are beautiful with side trails to be explored. The playground is massive and with wide range of activities. I’ll add more photos later.

★★★★★ — Levent , Apr 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Place with serene views However noticed people feeding ducks the human food wont suggest to do so as it destroys the natural habitat”

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🛣️ Paved surface 7 mentions

“This park is incredible with its paved walking paths, pavilions, benches, beautifully maintained playscape, and lawn amphitheater.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“You'll find plenty of shade, along with benches and picnic tables, all within a secure gated area.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Beautiful park that has a couple of large ponds, playground, shelter houses, restrooms, trails and paved walking paths.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“This park features a large climbing structure, a merry-go-round designed to accommodate wheelchairs, and a soft AstroTurf surface perfect for crawlers.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Pine Hill Lakes 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteimaginemason.org
  • Phone+1 513-229-8550

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Pine Hill Lakes Park

211 Kings Mills Rd, Mason, OH 45040

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Running trails near Mason

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Corwin M Nixon Park

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A 82-acre preserve including an arboretum, fishing lakes, a sledding hill & peaceful nature trails.

under a mile away

Corwin-Nixon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with a baseball field, a public restroom, and Wi-Fi, plus picnic tables and a trail.

under a mile away

Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park

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PavedLit

Mason's largest park, with ball fields, playgrounds, charcoal grills, restrooms & paved trails.

under a mile away

Frank Hosea Woods Park

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Makino Park

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Fleckenstein Park

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Sports courts & fields, ponds, a playground & picnic shelter draw visitors to this 50-acre site.

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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.