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Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Perrysburg, Ohio · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 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.

Open 24hScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Riverfront park featuring swings, chairs and benches, plus scenic water views.

What runners say about Riverside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (186 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“A beautiful view of the river from atop the bluff near the old cannons, with a bright, modern design and plenty of seating (with pandemic-approved distance in between).”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Riverside park in Perrysburg Ohio provides very serene environment to stay and enjoy beautiful sunset during the golden hours at Maumee River.”

A place where you can walk alone. A place you can walk with your sole mate. A place where you can spent time with your family at the Maumee riverside. If you have a chartered boat, be a member of the boat club and keep your boat here and ride anytime when you can. If your dog wants to swim, bring here 😃.

★★★★★ — Muthukumar , Aug 2020

Great spot to walk and scenic view of the Maumee river. Spot for yoga as well. Easily accessible for walkers and bikes alike

★★★★★ — J , Oct 2023

Nice place to hang. Comfortable seating or just a nice area to take a quick walk or check out the river.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Sep 2023

Whether you are walking the shoreline path, zigzag switchbacks or the stone stairs the view of Maumee River is beautiful from every vantage. Sitting swings and shaded paired chairs really makes it a place to stop and ponder.

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Jun 2024

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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 19 mentions

“A beautiful view of the river from atop the bluff near the old cannons, with a bright, modern design and plenty of seating (with pandemic-approved distance in between).”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Riverside park in Perrysburg Ohio provides very serene environment to stay and enjoy beautiful sunset during the golden hours at Maumee River.”

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Plan your run at Riverside Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websiteperrysburgoh.gov
  • Phone+1 419-872-8020
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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

245 W Front St, Perrysburg, OH 43551

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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.