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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
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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.

Restrooms

Relaxed blockhouse and cabin park, also featuring a picnic area, playground and trails.

What runners say about South Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (241 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

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.

★★★★★ — Lisa , Jun 2023

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.

★★★★☆ — Autumn , Jul 2021

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.

★★★★☆ — Brett , Apr 2019

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.

★★★★★ — Mrs , Oct 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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

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Plan your run at South Park

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

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

100 Brinkerhoff Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903

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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.