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Sycamore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 Google reviews · Running trail in Batavia, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sycamore 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.
Popular park featuring hiking trails, a playground, tennis courts and more, plus river access.
What runners say about Sycamore Park
“The shelters are always clean, the overlook is beautiful in every season, and the whole park feels like a little escape without having to travel far.”
“There are lots of picturesque spots- as is evident during homecoming and prom season (be prepared to share the bridge).”
“Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a place to picnic, a spot to let the kids explore, or just an excuse to get outside, Sycamore Park delivers.”
This is a nice little riverside park with a few different playsets that have a nice variety of places to climb, swing and slide. There are also a couple of tall "rocks" perfect for rock climbing. There are several picnic shelters and a couple of trails that offer peaceful little hikes near the river.
The park has a few nicely paved and maintained walking paths through a thin layer of trees and along the water, with many spots to stop and enjoy the creek. There are multiple picnic areas that are available to be reserved for larger parties, restrooms, a large playground for children, lots of open spaces for pets and…
Went to this park this morning and it did not disappoint! There are a few trails of varying length that are beautiful and easy to walk. There are some tennis courts and areas to have picnics/birthday parties as well as other open green spaces. The water here is very calming and overall it's a beautiful park.
This really is a great park. Accommodating various interests such as walking, fishing, tennis, sight seeing. There is a paved path and a natural path! Great river views. Shelters for gathering.
Trail conditions & character
“There are lots of picturesque spots- as is evident during homecoming and prom season (be prepared to share the bridge).”
“Beautiful clean not busy nature trail black tip trail river bathrooms play ground that is clean.”
“They have some trails and seem to have plenty of parking, would definitely bring friends or kids and will come back again!”
“The park has a few nicely paved and maintained walking paths through a thin layer of trees and along the water, with many spots to stop and enjoy the creek.”
“Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a place to picnic, a spot to let the kids explore, or just an excuse to get outside, Sycamore Park delivers.”
Plan your run at Sycamore Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteclermontparks.org
- Phone(513) 732-2977
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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