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Spring Lakes Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 133 Google reviews · Running trail in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Spring Lakes 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.

PavedOpen 24hRestroomsQuiet

Clean fishing lake and park with picnic tables, plus bald eagles.

What runners say about Spring Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (133 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The lakes are scenic and there is a trail that goes around the larger lake.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“This is a quiet park and a good spot if you want something simple outdoors.”

This is mostly a fishing spot, but it does have a shelter house, picnic tables, benches, and restrooms.The lakes are scenic and there is a trail that goes around the larger lake.The entrance is a little confusing because it passes through a concrete mixing plant.

★★★★☆ — Rjd , Dec 2024

You can hike from Sugarcreek Metro Park or drive to directly. All kinds of birds to see including Bald Eagles.

★★★★★ — Casey , Aug 2023

We have visited Spring Lakes Park and had a great experience. This is a quiet park and a good spot if you want something simple outdoors. It works well for a picnic, a walk, hiking, or taking kids fishing. One of the best parts for us was the catch-and-release fishing.

★★★★★ — Jason , May 2026

Awesome little spot off the beaten path. E really enjoyed the fishing.

★★★★☆ — J , Mar 2026

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 9 mentions

“This is a quiet park and a good spot if you want something simple outdoors.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“The entrance is a little confusing because it passes through a concrete mixing plant.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“This is mostly a fishing spot, but it does have a shelter house, picnic tables, benches, and restrooms.”

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Plan your run at Spring Lakes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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(937) 562-6440

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

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 Spring Lakes Park

2191 Ferry Rd, Sugarcreek Township, OH 45305

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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.