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Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 366 Google reviews · Running trail in Portsmouth, 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 Riverfront 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.
Riverfront park with a playground and a picnic area, plus trails and river views.
What runners say about Riverfront Park
“Clean maintained park great for river views and watching the boats and barges going up and down the river.”
“Looking at the beautiful murals and going across the Riverfront Park Bridge is awesome.”
Portsmouth is nestled just across the mighty Ohio river from Kentucky. Rolling mountains and flat bottoms make this a scenic wonder. There are also plenty of activities for the outdoors type or visit a local pub for a fresh mountain brew.
First time visiting for work. Heard it's run down and ghetto. Wasn't my impression. Older folk just doing their thing. Not the fanciest but I felt more comfortable there than in Columbus. The two rivers merging was nice to see and the murals just dont stop. So big and detailed. Definitely worth seeing if.
Nice spacey park with plenty to offer for everyone. There are miles of trails, an enclosed and fun playground area, shelter buildings for large gathering, volleyball, basketball, and baseball / softball fields. The area is well maintained and is available at all times of the year free of charge.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean maintained park great for river views and watching the boats and barges going up and down the river.”
Plan your run at Riverfront 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.
- Phone+1 740-354-8807
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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