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Pioneer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 306 Google reviews · Running trail in Montgomery, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pioneer 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.
Peaceful, waterfront park featuring a paved trail, a gazebo, bench swings & a wildflower meadow.
What runners say about Pioneer Park
“It is beautifully landscaped & the bathrooms are not only clean, the have heaters over all of the toilets & urinals!”
“I love this park, very clean, Beautiful, filled with all kinds of birds, bug, it has a BBQ grill and a stream.”
“Towering trees provided ample shade, casting dancing patterns of sunlight and shadow upon the path.”
“It's a small and quiet and diverse landscape park with gazebos, small pond with swings, soccer field, forrest, walking paths, stream.”
I hate to post anything about this hidden gem of a park. It has a nice half mile outer loop trail that goes past soccer fields, a pond, a creek, and also through the woods. Kids can play by or in the creek that runs on the southern side of the park.
Beautiful park with nice paths to walk and good fishing . My friend I work with caught a nice 4 pound large mouth bass today
My family loves this park. Nice paved trails go right through the woods making it more accessible than some other places. There is always interesting wildlife and it never feels over crowded. Great for Pokémon Go as well!
★★☆☆☆ Popularity ★★☆☆☆ Size/Location ★★★★★ Terrain ★★★★☆ Scenery ★★★☆☆ Accessibility ★★★★☆ Amenities ★★★★★ Condition ★★★★★ Safety Date visited: 09/14/2023 A few weeks ago, my journey through the eastern reaches of Greater Cincinnati led me to a hidden gem that is Pioneer Park.
Trail conditions & character
“I love this park, very clean, Beautiful, filled with all kinds of birds, bug, it has a BBQ grill and a stream.”
“There is a very nice paved trail with several branches that go through both field and forest environments.”
“It had numerous landscapes for photos - sun, shade, trees, walkway, creek, pond, benches, gazebos.”
“It's a small and quiet and diverse landscape park with gazebos, small pond with swings, soccer field, forrest, walking paths, stream.”
“It is beautifully landscaped & the bathrooms are not only clean, the have heaters over all of the toilets & urinals!”
“5 mile walking trail, swings by the lake, large gazebo to sit under.”
Plan your run at Pioneer 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
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemontgomeryohio.gov
- Phone(513) 891-2424
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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