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Story Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Cincinnati, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Story Woods 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.
Well-maintained park featuring hiking paths, a playground and covered seating.
What runners say about Story Woods Park
“The paved trail is well maintained and perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the nature trail offers more of a challenge with its tough terrain and disrepair.”
“Gorgeous park, very well taken care of.”
★ Popularity: Locally known. ★ Size/Location: Medium. ★ Business Type: Park, Trails. ★ Business Hour: Dawn to dusk. ★ Activities: Outdoor activities. ★ Reservation: None. ★ Parking: Spacious. ★ Accessibility: None. ★ Facilities: Restroom, children playground, shelters. ★ Staff: None seen.
Great Park. Quite the little gem of Delhi. They could benefit from expanding if it is not already land locked. We use it frequently. I almost hate to review it because it's such a great park. Trail with creek that is well maintained, one shelter big enough to enjoy and meet neighbors.
A nice local park with 2 miles of walking trails, a playground and picnic shelter. There are usually plenty of runners and dog walkers throughout the day. The bathrooms are locked during the winter and the parking lot is used as overflow for school sporting events.
Very clean playground and shelter areas, nice wooded trail to walk on. Located in a nice cozy neighborhood. I love taking my little ones there. Even better, when you pass by other people they smile and sometimes say hello. :)
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are locked during the winter and the parking lot is used as overflow for school sporting events.”
“The bathrooms are locked during the winter and the parking lot is used as overflow for school sporting events.”
“Very clean playground and shelter areas, nice wooded trail to walk on.”
“One of the highlights of the park is the incredible view of Rapid Run High School that you get from the nature trail.”
“There are usually plenty of runners and dog walkers throughout the day.”
“The paved trail is well maintained and perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the nature trail offers more of a challenge with its tough terrain and disrepair.”
“It's a very clear path with gravel.”
“Decent playground equipment and soft rubber ground (no bringing sand or wood chips home).”
Plan your run at Story Woods Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedelhi.oh.us
- Phone(513) 451-3300
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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