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Walnut Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,651 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashtabula, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walnut Beach 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.
A large range of water-based & sporting activities are available at this lakeside city park.
What runners say about Walnut Beach Park
“The beach is clean with the exception of some very interesting pieces of driftwood that was intensionally left for aesthetics.”
“It wasnt too loud but it makes beautiful sounds and it was such a great idea to include for the kids (and I) to play with.”
Came back and visited again...a couple times this month actually. They added a very cool new playground for the handicapped. I would have gotten pictures but I was having so much fun with my son checking out all of the new equipment that I didn't stop to snap any. Take my word for it though and go check it out!
I spend at least 1 day a week during the spring/summer months at Walnut beach walking the beach & looking for beach glass. Friends & I try to spend a 3 to 7 day mini vacation every summer. Everyone is friendly, I've ran into several couples who return every year from different states who come here to vacation.
What an awesome place to go! Finished my race here on the beach and it was very clean and a safe place for everyone. There is a large parking lot, picnic area and bathrooms so you won't need to leave for anything. I wish I could have stayed longer to walk the area.
I love walking laps with my Cerberus, Sophia, thru the sand and grass. Gorgeous views very clean, just need the cans emptied more often with a lot of people being there.
Trail conditions & character
“It wasnt too loud but it makes beautiful sounds and it was such a great idea to include for the kids (and I) to play with.”
“Park area for children to play - and concessions and picnic areas - restrooms were icky - ( only reason I didn’t give it 5 ⭐️)”
“There is a large parking lot, picnic area and bathrooms so you won't need to leave for anything.”
“Yes, the shoreline is a bit rocky, but that only adds character.”
Plan your run at Walnut Beach 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 — reported by runners
- Websitecoastal.ohiodnr.gov
- Phone(440) 993-7036
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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