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Riverbend Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 773 Google reviews · Running trail in Findlay, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverbend Recreation Area'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.
129-acre park featuring lush trails, wildlife, sports facilities, a playground & disc golf.
What runners say about Riverbend Recreation Area
“It's clean, has restrooms, a dog park area, and 3 playgrounds for the little ones.”
“The trails are long and beautiful in the woods and on the pavements.”
I'm new to Findlay and I wanted to find nature paths to take walks and a friend mentioned this park to me. The paths were nice and clear, but lacked signage. I wasn't really sure where I was going, but I enjoyed wandering! Besides the paths, the park areas have a lot to offer.
My husband and I absolutely love this park. The trails are long and beautiful in the woods and on the pavements. It's clean, has restrooms, a dog park area, and 3 playgrounds for the little ones. And of course the nice little mental health tid bits placed along the walking path.
I love this park. It's close by. Nice walking trails. Have several playgrounds for kids. You can fish. There is a frisbee course. They even have a dog park. It's broken into two sections . One for big dogs and one small.
Great place for families, dog owners, to get a nice walk in or have a picnic. Fenced in dog park, 2 playgrounds, nice walking/biking/rollerblading trail with additional unpaved trails. Nice frisbee golf course and lots of picnic areas. The bathrooms we used were very nice glorified port a pots.
Trail conditions & character
“My dog didn't really care for it but it seems to be very popular They have bathrooms but they are being worked on so it's porta potties now.”
“It's clean, has restrooms, a dog park area, and 3 playgrounds for the little ones.”
“The trails are long and beautiful in the woods and on the pavements.”
Plan your run at Riverbend Recreation Area
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehancockparks.com
- Phone+1 419-425-7275
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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