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Secor Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,049 Google reviews · Running trail in Berkey, Ohio · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Secor Metropark'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.

Natural surfaceOpen 24hScenicStroller / ADARestrooms

Large park featuring hiking trails through the forest, open fields, playgrounds & picnic areas.

What runners say about Secor Metropark

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,049 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Beautiful landscaping, indoor & outdoor seating, short & long trails, clean restrooms, natural & man made water features, & a playground round out the experience.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Beautiful landscaping, indoor & outdoor seating, short & long trails, clean restrooms, natural & man made water features, & a playground round out the experience.”

Toledo area is blessed with amazing and beautiful parks and among them Secor Metropark is a gorgeous place to go for picnic, walk or spending time in woods. This park is huge and has beautiful walking trails in dense trees which looks lush green.

★★★★★ — Salim , May 2022

Gorgeous everything. Great parking. Indoor flushies. Make the hike as long or short as you want with the different loop choices. Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Andrea , Feb 2025

Nice hiking trails. The windows on wildlife had a lot of interesting birds you might not see on the regular including a hummingbird. I also saw deer, a raccoon, and a toad.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Sep 2025

A nice park with a nice trail for birding. The Lone Oak area is my favorite spot at the small bridge. It is near the picnic area and on one side is the playground.

★★★★★ — Sam , Apr 2025

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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 10 mentions

“Beautiful landscaping, indoor & outdoor seating, short & long trails, clean restrooms, natural & man made water features, & a playground round out the experience.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“The wildflower trail was too muddy for my shoes but I can only imagine how amazing it must be.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Beautiful landscaping, indoor & outdoor seating, short & long trails, clean restrooms, natural & man made water features, & a playground round out the experience.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Secor Metropark

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemetroparkstoledo.com
  • Phone(419) 407-9710
  • 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 Secor Metropark

10001 Central Ave, Berkey, OH 43504

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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.