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Three Creeks Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 Google reviews · Running trail in Groveport, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Three Creeks Metro 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.
This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.
What runners say about Three Creeks Metro Park
“The park facilities are good it has upkept restrooms, water fountains, and the trails are well maintained.”
“We really enjoyed this park with the beautiful fall leaves, looking at the creeks, the pond, and the manmade and natural play area for our grandson.”
“Not a ton of shade so be prepared to be in the sun directly (so it will be great in the winter lol).”
After moving to the area last year we have explored many metro parks in the Columbus area. We really enjoyed this park with the beautiful fall leaves, looking at the creeks, the pond, and the manmade and natural play area for our grandson.
Found this little gem thanks to alltrails and a wacky GPS. Nice trails, playground, lookout point, beautiful lake view picnic tables grills and clean restrooms. There's even a dog path and kids natural playground. I love that metro parks encourages you to get off the beaten path and find your own trails.
This park is great for scenery and bicycle. There are many park areas connected to the trail. The bridge overlooking the part where the 3 creeks combine it quite impressive for a walking bridge. The ponds have quite some views and the wildlife is mesmerizing. I saw fish, turtles, hummingbirds and then some!
The dog park is so large and spacious! I did end up going for a walk and realized there are several other spots and playgrounds. The walk was okay. Not a ton of shade so be prepared to be in the sun directly (so it will be great in the winter lol). Very beautiful and very large.
Trail conditions & character
“We really enjoyed this park with the beautiful fall leaves, looking at the creeks, the pond, and the manmade and natural play area for our grandson.”
“It has a dog park, bike paths, hiking trails, picnic areas, wildflowers, an off trail area, lakes, beavers, play area, and not one, not two, but three creeks.”
“Not a ton of shade so be prepared to be in the sun directly (so it will be great in the winter lol).”
“The park facilities are good it has upkept restrooms, water fountains, and the trails are well maintained.”
“There are little touches such as a concrete corn hole set that includes a mailbox for the corn hole bags.”
“The park facilities are good it has upkept restrooms, water fountains, and the trails are well maintained.”
“Plenty of free parking available and toilet facilities on site.”
Plan your run at Three Creeks Metro 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone(614) 409-9914
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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