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Reed Road Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Upper Arlington, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Reed Road 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.

Lit at nightRestrooms

City park with a playground, picnic areas, volleyball and tennis courts, and a pool.

What runners say about Reed Road Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (102 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“They have two very well maintained sand volleyball courts, and some small climbing rocks for bouldering.”

This is a great park.It is large and very well maintained. It has a pool with water slides,basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, playground, soccer field, restrooms,and a paved walking trail.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Aug 2024

This is a nice park near the UA library. The library is really nice. There's a good community pool in the park, walking paths, tennis courts, and a nice play area for young kids. One note, however, is they're changing part of the park, and there's construction going on right now, summer 2023.

★★★★★ — Tracy , Jul 2023

Usually There To Umpire Softball & Baseball Games Adjacent To UA Fire Station Nice Place For Beach Volleyball & Climbing Walls Nice Place To Walk & Ride Bikes As Well Has Very Nice Tennis Courts & Municipal Pool

★★★★☆ — John , Jan 2020

Great little playground, with rubber floor and options for bigger and smaller kids. Many picnic tables available. Some tall trees are all around for shade. There are a lot of walking trails too.

★★★★★ — Pauline , Sep 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“It has a pool with water slides,basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, playground, soccer field, restrooms,and a paved walking trail.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“However the only unfortunate thing is that the courts don't have lights so that people can play at night.”

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Plan your run at Reed Road 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteupperarlingtonoh.gov
  • Phone+1 614-583-5000

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 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 Reed Road Park

3855 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

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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.