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Pleasant Valley Area - Battelle Darby Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Orient, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pleasant Valley Area - Battelle Darby Creek 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.
Ponds and trails for hiking and dog-walking in a scenic, clean setting.
What runners say about Pleasant Valley Area - Battelle Darby Creek Park
“Only caught a couple small bass but the park is clean and peaceful.”
“We love Batelle and this is another absolutely beautiful part of it.”
“Trails are well maintained and easy to follow.”
“Only caught a couple small bass but the park is clean and peaceful.”
We love Batelle and this is another absolutely beautiful part of it. Easy to locate. When you pull in, there is a parking area immediately to the left but if you want to get to the ponds and trails, you want to keep going down the road. As of note, there is a part of the road that is one vehicle only over the bridge.
Trails are well maintained and easy to follow. There are some improvements to the trails that make it easier to connect to different areas with connector trails.
Noticed a lot of people fishing. The trails in this area at the beginning and for a majority of the path were grass, nicely groomed and about 6’ wide. At one point goes into the woods and along the lake. Easy to follow paths. Entire loop (AllTrails map combined both) was about 2.25 miles. Signs show 1 mile for each.
What a fantastic spot! We went for the first time and had a great time exploring the trails. There are just a couple nice trails that go through the woods, along the ponds, and along the creek. It's peaceful and scenic and fun for kids to explore.
Trail conditions & character
“Great for dog swimming in creek or in pond they have a designated area near the parking lot”
“We love Batelle and this is another absolutely beautiful part of it.”
“Only caught a couple small bass but the park is clean and peaceful.”
“When you pull in, there is a parking area immediately to the left but if you want to get to the ponds and trails, you want to keep going down the road.”
“Parking in the main area is gravel and has a good amount of spaces.”
Plan your run at Pleasant Valley Area - Battelle Darby Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone+1 614-370-6254
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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