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Side Cut Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,019 Google reviews · Running trail in Maumee, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Side Cut 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.
Riverfront park with picnic areas, historic locks & flat rocks that enable spring walleye fishing.
What runners say about Side Cut Metropark
“The entire system is very well kept safe and always accessible with plenty of opportunity for recreational activities.”
“Big playground, nice bathrooms, drinking fountains, lots of picnic tables, and beautiful trails.”
“This park is absolutely beautiful and serene.”
“Easy trails for older and younger adventures.”
Such a great environment! You can walk by the water or through tree lined paths with so much variety. They have top notch day camp programs. Look for the local wildlife too - deer, fox, turtles, ducks, geese, and more. There are some biking trails as well as the walking/hiking. Lots of options for any skill level.
Beautiful park along the Maumee River. The trails are well taken care of, nice playground and pavilion. Several grilling stations also. The new concrete pathway along the river is so nice for strollers, etc.
I have been here multiple times. The park and playground are always clean and well-maintained. The trail beside the river is nice to walk along. Although I have never utilized them, the rentable shelters look great and seem to have adequate space for serving food.
The park is awesome . There is river . There is park along side of the river so that you can walk along with river . The park is so big . This park is dog friendly and there is picinc area and even there is barbecue cooking area where you can cook on coal. Summer evenings along side river is so good .
Trail conditions & character
“Big playground, nice bathrooms, drinking fountains, lots of picnic tables, and beautiful trails.”
“The new concrete pathway along the river is so nice for strollers, etc.”
“Some historic spots about the canals that were built with locks to change the water level for the boats to get through.”
“This park is dog friendly and there is picinc area and even there is barbecue cooking area where you can cook on coal.”
“The entire system is very well kept safe and always accessible with plenty of opportunity for recreational activities.”
“This park is absolutely beautiful and serene.”
“Big playground, nice bathrooms, drinking fountains, lots of picnic tables, and beautiful trails.”
Plan your run at Side Cut Metropark
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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparkstoledo.com
- Phone+1 419-360-9187
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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