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Sancus Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sancus 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.
Compact spot for children featuring a playground and picnic tables.
What runners say about Sancus Park
“It is clean and friendly to our four legged friends.”
Their playground is very nice. They have a walking trail that I loved. The only downside is that I personally wish they would’ve added a pavilion or something so us parents are left to sit in the direct sun and get cooked like crispy critters while our children leisurely play.
Small and clean. You can walk around with your pets and bring kids to playing in playground.
Trail conditions & character
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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
- Websitecolumbusrecparks.com
- Phone(614) 645-3300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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