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South Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 241 Google reviews · Running trail in Mansfield, 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'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.
Relaxed blockhouse and cabin park, also featuring a picnic area, playground and trails.
What runners say about South Park
It's pretty quiet during the week with occasional visits from the community deer. The surrounding homes were built during an era when Mansfield must have been in it's prime. They are absolutely gorgeous. Big picnic area for group cookouts. Large enough area for a short walk with your dog.
This is a nice park. They have their own community garden and historical buildings with information. They have good pokestops, walking trails, corn hole, and grills, along with the playground.
Was there for Easter egg hunt and it was reasonably well run and organized. The play equipment is nice and they have been restoring the historical parts. The pavilion is newer and nice. Good open spaces and some adjacent woods. Some corn hole boards, bring your own bags. Nice park overall.
This is a lovely little park with a nostalgic theme, all located within a small enough setting to enjoy it without having to walk long distances.
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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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 419-522-9801
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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