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W. W. Knight Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 501 Google reviews · Running trail in Perrysburg, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from W. W. Knight Nature Preserve'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.
Serene regional park with trails, a family fishing area & a nature center with kids' programs.
What runners say about W. W. Knight Nature Preserve
“Well designed, well maintained, friendly and knowledgable staff, and lots of deer.”
“The views are beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing.”
“Nature and peaceful atmosphere.”
This nature preserve was surprisingly fun. There are three trails you can walk on. Almost all of them are the same length, but they aren't too long and are very manageable. We went on the one that went around the larger part of the lake and there were lots of things to look at.
Beautiful area! I took my time and was there for roughly 40 minutes. Took the outer most loop that wrapped around all of the ponds and it came out to be just under 1.5 miles. Flat, stone trails with a few boardwalks.
Pond, field, forest, flora and fauna and a great nature center with rental facility too! Walking trails are easy and short that circle the ponds and forest. Plenty of fish, birds, deer, flowers, etc. ADA friendly. Great educational programs for youth.
Beautiful place and very well kept up. Enjoyed walking the paths and sitting by the ponds. Little shelter houses with picnic tables. Lots of parking.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing.”
“Ancient trees, lovely boardwalk, new rocket bat houses, and fabulous shelter house that feels like a grown up treehouse.”
“Also, there is a really nice building that has easy access to public restrooms and the bigger rooms can be rented out for parties and what not.”
“Falls are very accessible via stairs.”
Plan your run at W. W. Knight Nature Preserve
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewcparks.org
- Phone+1 419-353-1897
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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