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Wetlands Park West

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Running trail in Liberty Township, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wetlands Park West'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.

MixedShadedHilly

Nature park offering paved and unpaved routes for hiking and cycling, plus a playground and picnic area.

What runners say about Wetlands Park West

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (153 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“3 pet dump stations along the trail help to keep the area clean.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Nice paved area to walk along with some grass trails with more shade and change of scenery”

Liberty Wetlands Park East and West make for a lovely short morning or evening walk. Mid day may not offer much shade. They offer both paved and dirt trails. Pet and kid friendly. Lots of wildlife and native plant life to be be observed if one takes the time to do so.

★★★★☆ — Amanda , Sep 2016

Cool place to walk the dog. I like that one long trail is paved, not gravel, and several trails/loops are connected to this main trail. The scenery is not as pretty as I was expecting. It was hot and being hiking the last 3 days, my girls were too tired to walk the enter length of the trail.

★★★★☆ — Tilly , Jun 2022

This park is near our house, and we enjoy going there to ride bikes and take walks near the pond. Very pretty trees in the spring. There’s no elaborate playground equipment, but during COVID it was nice to get out of the house and walk with the kids.

★★★★☆ — Jennifer , Nov 2020

It's a wonderful place to take a walk. It has a black top waking trail. So you don't need to worry about getting your shoes dirty. Please go and take a wonderful walk!!!

★★★★★ — Bill , Dec 2023

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 10 mentions

“I like that one long trail is paved, not gravel, and several trails/loops are connected to this main trail.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“Nice paved area to walk along with some grass trails with more shade and change of scenery”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There is some play equipment, but it is limited (swings and dinosaur climb structure).”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“I like that one long trail is paved, not gravel, and several trails/loops are connected to this main trail.”

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Plan your run at Wetlands Park West

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
  • Websiteliberty-township.com
  • Phone+1 513-759-7500

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 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 Wetlands Park West

6906 Van Gorden Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45011

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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.