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Southside Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Running trail in New Philadelphia, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Southside Community 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 Southside Community Park
“It can get a bit muddy (typically after a good rain), so bringing a towel to clean off your dog after they play is a good idea.”
“This park (the park side, not the play field side) is freshly developed and is set with 2 beautiful bathroom buildings.”
“This is an amazing dog park! Trails to walk are well cleared, great fenced in play area for your furbabies!”
It's a nice little park with walking paths. There are two good size dog parks.
I was looking for a place to take my dogs for a walk. I hit the jackpot! This place is lovely, nice graveled trails through woods, restrooms with water fountains, and a lovely landscaped area with benches to sit and catch your breath. The dogs liked it too!
Very nice walking trails. Serene wooded setting.....close to town. Plan to return often.
Really enjoyed the dog park with my baby. A great place for dogs to socialize and play. I've walked only parts of the trails but they were nice and the public restrooms were well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“In the summer the water fountain in the dog enclosure works perfectly to keep your dog hydrated.”
“This place is lovely, nice graveled trails through woods, restrooms with water fountains, and a lovely landscaped area with benches to sit and catch your breath.”
“Lovely park with several benches to relax and a short wooded trail.”
“This place is lovely, nice graveled trails through woods, restrooms with water fountains, and a lovely landscaped area with benches to sit and catch your breath.”
Plan your run at Southside Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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