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Sandusky's Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 647 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandusky, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sandusky's Lions 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.
Waterfront park with playgrounds & BBQ grills, plus courts for tennis, volleyball & basketball.
What runners say about Sandusky's Lions Park
“The bathrooms are cleaned every morning and the pic nic areas are always clean, as well.”
“This is a very beautiful and exhilarating park with a splash pad and a beachfront and a amazing play area and picnic area , all in one”
“Everyone over there respects where they live and it quiet clean and a great place for the kids to play and adults to know their kids are safe and relax!”
I have been coming here for the past 3 months to do my daily walks toward my physical therapy. The bathrooms are cleaned every morning and the pic nic areas are always clean, as well. It is always so peaceful and beautiful here. Here are just a couple of my favorite pics I took on 1 of my visits.
B.E.A.UTIFUL. The splash pad is great- kids can play and get wet, adults can sit on nearby benches and watch. Incredible playground for all ages, swings include a Mommy and me swing and a handicap friendly one as well. Lots of open grass, but it's often wet here, watch where you walk!
This is a medium-sized park that has much to offer. It is well maintained, has restrooms, plenty of parking, shelter house, new playground and splash pad paved walking path, scenic views of Lake Erie and small beach where you can swim although there isn't any lifeguards. A sign says you can swim but at your own risk.
Always a great place to visit. Terrific walking area... What for geese droppings! Nice and clean water pad when operating. They have 2 shelters that can be rented out. Come see how far the water has dropped. 11/12/25
Trail conditions & character
“This is a very beautiful and exhilarating park with a splash pad and a beachfront and a amazing play area and picnic area , all in one”
“The bathrooms are cleaned every morning and the pic nic areas are always clean, as well.”
“Everyone over there respects where they live and it quiet clean and a great place for the kids to play and adults to know their kids are safe and relax!”
“Was nothing like that at all it's a park and the beach is crushed asphalt.”
Plan your run at Sandusky's Lions 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
- 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
- Phone(419) 627-5886
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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