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Thompson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 671 Google reviews · Running trail in Upper Arlington, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thompson 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.
Local complex featuring athletic fields, paved trails, a playground & a hill for sledding.
What runners say about Thompson Park
“this park has tennis court and a baseball as well and I was impressed because they had clean restrooms.”
“Beautiful little park with a nature preserve and also recreational activities such as baseball and workout structures.”
Its a beautiful park with play ground, tennis court and library near by. There is a trail around where you can walk.
This was a nice open park and a big loop. The trail was all asphalt. Not super scenic but it is quiet. Tons of amenities Ball fields, restrooms, playgrounds, walking path
I walk here several times a week. Lots of amenities such as baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts and hiking paths. It is bordered by a library and a nice neighborhood. A lovely park... plenty of park benches to just sit and ponder.
Beautiful park with a running loop and exercise equipment spread throughout. Everyone in the neighborhood uses the location for various uses. From sports to parties the park can accommodate just about anything you want to do outside safely.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful little park with a nature preserve and also recreational activities such as baseball and workout structures.”
“Lots of people having picnics, kids running, and plenty of parking.”
“Beautiful park with a running loop and exercise equipment spread throughout.”
“this park has tennis court and a baseball as well and I was impressed because they had clean restrooms.”
Plan your run at Thompson 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
- Phone+1 614-583-5000
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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