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Walter Stinson Community Park ("The Walt")
4.6 ★★★★★ 216 Google reviews · Running trail in University Heights, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walter Stinson Community Park ("The Walt")'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.
What runners say about Walter Stinson Community Park ("The Walt")
“The layout is casual but intentional; it is very clean and rather quiet for a park.”
“Nice landscaping and abundance of wildflowers make this place even more beautiful in summer.”
“There's a playground for big and little kids ands it's in the middle of a nice quiet neighborhood.”
“With its modern playground, open field, flat and even paths, and comfortable benches, this park is suitable for all ages.”
Great well maintained and fun newer local neighborhood park. Play structures for bigger and younger kids along with swings. Small covered area with picnic tables and larger gazebo in the middle. Additional areas with logs and stumps for clinging and playing and an open field.
I stopped at another park 1st. They had not shoveled or put any salt down. So I decided to visit the Walter Stinson Park. The walk/runway was totally clear and provided a refreshing walk. 🙂❤️
Pretty! Modern playground, clean and beautifully landscaped park. Nice bone and jogging path.
This park is a very beautiful “natural” park. The layout is casual but intentional; it is very clean and rather quiet for a park. I’ve seen all sorts of activities going on in the open spaces, and like other reviewers, I too would like to know how long the walking path is.
Trail conditions & character
“There are bathrooms available which are in pretty good shape for outdoor public bathrooms, as well as water fountains and bottle filler.”
“There are bathrooms available which are in pretty good shape for outdoor public bathrooms, as well as water fountains and bottle filler.”
Plan your run at Walter Stinson Community Park ("The Walt")
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websiteuniversityheights.com
- Phone+1 216-932-7800
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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