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Rowland Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Elyria, 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 Rowland Nature Preserve'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.
Scenic park with a playground and walking trails around a pond and lake.
What runners say about Rowland Nature Preserve
“Nice flat trails that stay clean and dry after rains, good drainage and no mud.”
“Scenic,easily accessible and the memorial to 9/11 gets me every time.”
“A small park that's great for fishing, mycology and peaceful walks, of course.”
A small park that's great for fishing, mycology and peaceful walks, of course. Quiet and usually not busy, although it is near the Ohio Turnpike. There aren't many trails or much distance/variety to them unless you observe the biological specimens all around you.
Very nice for fishing , walking paths , or play ground , porta pottys for the bathrooms
Rowland is a great place to relax. The trails are clean and the fishing is satisfactory. They stock trout early in the season and is great fun for all. There is a nice memorial for 9/11 and overall the cleanest park in the area. The only deduction was for the portapot that wasnt exactly stable.
This playground doesn’t appear to be super popular so it’s nice of you want somewhere a little less chaotic to take your kid. The playground has swings, slides, and lots of climbing elements. There is a covered pavilion and a port-o-potty. Lots of parking right by the playground and pavilion.
Trail conditions & character
“A small park that's great for fishing, mycology and peaceful walks, of course.”
“Scenic,easily accessible and the memorial to 9/11 gets me every time.”
“Very nice for fishing , walking paths , or play ground , porta pottys for the bathrooms”
“Nice flat trails that stay clean and dry after rains, good drainage and no mud.”
Plan your run at Rowland Nature Preserve
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesites.google.com
- Phone+1 440-324-9462
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 |
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