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South Park - Elyria, OH

4.1 ★★★★☆ 196 Google reviews · Running trail in Elyria, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from South Park - Elyria, OH'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.

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Stroller / ADA

Lush park featuring playgrounds, plus basketball and tennis courts, along with a splash pad.

What runners say about South Park - Elyria, OH

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (196 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Large community park with wide open spaces, a basket ball area, playground, what was a tennis area and a community center. Nice place to run the dog, play frisbee ,fly R.C., walk or just chill.

★★★★☆ — Titan , Mar 2019

South Rec. Park is one of the nicest places in Elyria to find shade in the summer and lots of Ohio sun in the winter.

★★★★★ — Terry , Nov 2020

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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.

♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofelyria.org
  • Phone+1 440-326-1500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 pm

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 South Park - Elyria, OH

1864 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

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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.