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Sycamore Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Pickerington, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Sycamore Creek 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.

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What runners say about Sycamore Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The playground is clean and well-kept, there’s plenty of open space to run around, and the walking trails are perfect for a relaxing stroll.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very nice quiet clean park with a nice creek the kids can play in I love taking my kids here”

This park is at the entrance to Olde Pickerington Village, and it was designed with families in mind. Visit Sycamore Creek Park if you are looking for a ninja obstacle course, multiple playgrounds, walking paths, an arboretum, a covered bridge, or a 2.

★★★★★ — Vinod , May 2021

An amazing park. It's really about 5 parks in 1. It has something for everyone. Tennis courts, basketball court, soccer fields, baseball diamond s,covered bridge, scenic creek,old barn,large pond, actual bathrooms, walking path, plenty of parking and much more.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Jun 2022

Very nice park! They have a great playground and it's separated by age group. They have a very easy to access creek. A nice lake and nice walking trails. There's also basketball and tennis and other stuff. It appears if you cross the bridge by the playground, there's an arboretum back in there.

★★★★★ — Julie , Aug 2023

The park is a beautiful and peaceful spot for families! The playground is clean and well-kept, there’s plenty of open space to run around, and the walking trails are perfect for a relaxing stroll. Great place for picnics and spending time outdoors! 🌳✨

★★★★★ — Rosana , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Other great amenities include a picnic shelter, amphitheater, pavilion, gazebo, plenty of parking, drinking fountains, and seasonal restroom facilities.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Other great amenities include a picnic shelter, amphitheater, pavilion, gazebo, plenty of parking, drinking fountains, and seasonal restroom facilities.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very nice quiet clean park with a nice creek the kids can play in I love taking my kids here”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Other great amenities include a picnic shelter, amphitheater, pavilion, gazebo, plenty of parking, drinking fountains, and seasonal restroom facilities.”

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Plan your run at Sycamore Creek Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitevisitfairfieldcounty.org
  • Phone(614) 837-3974

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–9 PM

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 Sycamore Creek Park

Pickerington, Ohio

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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.