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Wallace Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 878 Google reviews · Running trail in Berea, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wallace Lake 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.

Natural surfaceScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Sandy beach, lakeside park with lifeguards, volleyball courts and picnic tables.

What runners say about Wallace Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (878 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“There is a lot of space, the park is very clean, we come almost every day with our children and spend a lot of time there.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“It was beautiful with lots of room and picnic tables and BBQ grills.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful quiet places, could read, do yoga, fish and watch birds.”

Large well-maintained park in Berea, Ohio. Plenty of parking, with full-service concessions, kayak rentals, clean beach, volleyball courts, playground, small gift shop, restrooms, drinking fountain, fishing, walking and biking paths, and more. Definitely worth a visit, especially on a nice day!

★★★★★ — Brian , Jun 2025

I will continue to come here even when I'm too old to walk. There's a lot to do here as long as you have an imagination the possibly fishing equipment or just friends are family to make the time enjoyable. Very scenic and very peaceful. Love to take my boys here

★★★★★ — Felicia , Jul 2022

Great beach to take kids too. Plenty of lifeguards on duty and conveniently located within walking distance of bathrooms and dining area. Beach is very clean and water in not too deep at all for little kids.

★★★★★ — Paulette , Jul 2023

Nice park with a concession stand for the beach, volleyball pits and picnic tables. The parking lot is a good starting point for walking some of the other trails

★★★★★ — Chris , May 2026

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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

“Plenty of lifeguards on duty and conveniently located within walking distance of bathrooms and dining area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Located In the parking lot of the park, where behind is the big water fountain.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It was beautiful with lots of room and picnic tables and BBQ grills.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful quiet places, could read, do yoga, fish and watch birds.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Located In the parking lot of the park, where behind is the big water fountain.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Wallace Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
  • Phone+1 440-243-6103
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 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 Wallace Lake Park

213 Prospect Rd, Berea, OH 44017

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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.