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Susan Hambley Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Brunswick, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Susan Hambley Nature Center'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.
Relaxed space for wildlife encounters, hiking trails, weekend activities and educational programs.
What runners say about Susan Hambley Nature Center
“They've even allowed my children to help they clean and feed some of the animals here which my kids were thrilled to do.”
“Beautiful walking trails and the nature center has a few snakes, a tortoise, and brochures on the Medina county parks.”
“Check their website or the kiosk for FREE programs that are frequently offered for kids and adults of all ages.”
Beautiful park with great trails. There is a one mile paved multi-purpose trail loop that takes you on both sides of the lake, plus a .65 mile gravel nature trail. Inside the building offers live animals to look at and a little reading room. It's easy to spend just 10 minutes or hours here.
Another cool one tucked off 303 in the Brunstucky area. Really cool trail that wraps around a pond with a plethora of wildlife including blue herons!!
Nice picnic areas and walking trails. Nature center open on weekend afternoons. Lots of shady spots to walk or relax!
This is probably one of the smallest nature centers I've ever been to, but it's very cozy and welcoming. The building is very beautiful and kept up. The grounds are clean and they provide food for the wild animals in the back of the cabin. They also provide brochures that explain the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walking trails and the nature center has a few snakes, a tortoise, and brochures on the Medina county parks.”
“Walk the lake or do a quick enrichment walk around the wooded trails”
“Great place to clear your mind or take your dog for a walk or catch up with friends as you walk around the lake”
“There is a one mile paved multi-purpose trail loop that takes you on both sides of the lake, plus a .”
“There is a one mile paved multi-purpose trail loop that takes you on both sides of the lake, plus a .”
“Cute nature center with bird feeders, turtle and all the info and restroom in the middle of commercial area.”
Plan your run at Susan Hambley Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemedinacountyparks.com
- Phone(330) 722-9364
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
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