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Southgate Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Canton, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Southgate 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.
What runners say about Southgate Park
“Beautiful walking trails for our health and dogs too”
Southgate Park features excellent hiking trails. Be careful... Way finding signage could be a little clearer.
Nice scenery, poorly signed, difficult to tell where the park/trail is. It does make for fun exploring.
Another beautiful park in the City of Green. Can I be so lucky to live in this beautiful city? The fall festival here was lovely and we even picked up a pumpkin with a hayride for the low price of $5. The city zif Green is such a lovely place. Ive watched her grow since 1983.
The trails are not marked the best. Once you understand the park, it doesn't really matter. The pond are catch and release and anyone can fish even without a license.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walking trails for our health and dogs too”
“Beautiful walking trails for our health and dogs too”
“Super great trails with access to restrooms and historic landmarks.”
Plan your run at Southgate Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofgreen.org
- Phone(330) 896-6621
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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