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Schoepfle Gardens
4.9 ★★★★★ 849 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Schoepfle Gardens' 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.
Bordered by the Vermilion River, this park features landscaping & natural woodlands.
What runners say about Schoepfle Gardens
“Absolutely beautiful and well maintained gardens , my son loved the carousel and I liked the walk thru hedges and rose garden the most”
“Absolutely beautiful and well maintained gardens , my son loved the carousel and I liked the walk thru hedges and rose garden the most”
PICTURES UPDATED 7/5/25: Ihave been to this place so many times and every time it is just as beautiful. Every season brings a new array of flowers and wildlife. In the spring there are tons of tulip, lilac, hyacinth and rhododendron gardens. In the summer they have a huge, gorgeous, rose garden.
Wonderful spot to be in nature, walk through the beautiful grounds, and admire the gardens. Gardens feature enjoyment for all ages. Great for for walking alone, with friends or for entire family (asphalt paths are all wheelchair accessible).
Very beautiful park that is meticulously maintained. Several grass trails for hiking down by the Vermilion River and into the woods. The gardens are gorgeous and have a massive variety of flowers and trees. Great for walks or just escaping from the daily slog for a little bit.
UPDATE: We went back and I brought my son & his friend. We live 20 minutes from here and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I can’t wait for the kids to be able to ride the carrousel. Gorgeous place, can’t wait to go back & walk the trails. My daughter wanted to take her homecoming pictures here.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful and well maintained gardens , my son loved the carousel and I liked the walk thru hedges and rose garden the most”
“Great for for walking alone, with friends or for entire family (asphalt paths are all wheelchair accessible).”
“Great for for walking alone, with friends or for entire family (asphalt paths are all wheelchair accessible).”
“The other gravel trail down to the river, sports tons of wildflowers.”
“The main garden loop is all cement and handicap and child friendly.”
Plan your run at Schoepfle Gardens
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteloraincountymetroparks.com
- Phone+1 440-965-7237
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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