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Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 317 Google reviews · Running trail in Chagrin Falls, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
1 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Riverside 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.

Paved1 miLoopScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Park and town destination popular for its picnic tables, swings and slides, plus waterfalls.

What runners say about Riverside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (317 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean and enough seating for Parents.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful park near a cute downtown area with lots of little shops including a Starbucks and a nice little bookstore we visited.”

Such a cute little park! It’s not huge but it feels so quaint in the middle of the town. A nice walking path along the river, with a playground that has swings, slides, and a few other little activities. The path has large steps by the river where you can sit, it also has benches along the way too.

★★★★★ — Lindsay , Jul 2022

I been going there for years. My family abd I love this park. We always take our professional family pictures there too. It's clean. It has awesome popcorn store! Nice other stores and dining options. Once a year they have AMAZING parade. Memorial day parade normally on Sunday at 1 I believe. It goes for few hours.

★★★★★ — Karina , Jun 2019

This park is a great place for 3-year-olds to play and explore. The park is in a beautiful setting. It is well-designed so that the elements are not too crowded or too far apart.

★★★★★ — Darlene , Oct 2024

Beautiful park near a cute downtown area with lots of little shops including a Starbucks and a nice little bookstore we visited. Beautiful waterfall with access down to the stream. Playground and sidewalks to walk around on. Recommend visiting if you're driving through or in the area

★★★★★ — Kimberly , Oct 2019

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Beautiful park near a cute downtown area with lots of little shops including a Starbucks and a nice little bookstore we visited.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Has a playground for the kids and is dog friendly.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🔁 Loop trail

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Riverside 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
  • Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitechagrin-falls.org

Hours

Monday 6 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7:15 pm
Thursday 6 am–7:30 pm
Friday 6 am–1 pm
Saturday 8:15–11:30 am
Sunday 1:45–4:20 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 Riverside Park

34 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

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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.