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William J. Robertson Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Rittman, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of William J. Robertson Nature Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Well-maintained, tranquil park featuring walking trails, a kayak launch and a hillside viewpoint.
What runners say about William J. Robertson Nature Preserve
“Well maintained and lots of benches and scenic overlook platforms.”
“Beautiful place with lovely trails with great water fowl and a variety of other birds throughout”
“Beautiful, peaceful and usually not crowded at all.”
“Maybe not the prettiest lake but nice easy walk for us old people”
I absolutely love this place. It's beautiful and serene. There are tons of wildlife. I've seen snapping turtles, soft shelled turtles, and painted turtles everywhere. I've seen a bald eagle multiple times and various other raptors like Goshawks, falcons, owls, and red tailed hawks. Loads of geese and muskrat.
What a beautiful developing park in Rittman. You can tell by walking around that they have big plans for this place. A kayak launch, walking trails, a place to watch birds or just watch the sunset. I would have never guessed that these lakes and trails existed so close just off of 585.
Nice use of the old Box Board property. Easy level walk way and lots of wildlife.
This is a great new park for the area. A ton of trails going through various pond and marsh environments. Towards the back is "Mt. Rittman" as the locals call it, a decently small hill with a decent view from the top. There are benches everywhere in this park, a few picnic areas and port a potty bathroom facilities.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place with lovely trails with great water fowl and a variety of other birds throughout”
“Beautiful, peaceful and usually not crowded at all.”
“Nice trails to walk and there was a pavillion near the parking lot where we could eat lunch”
“There are benches everywhere in this park, a few picnic areas and port a potty bathroom facilities.”
“It is accessible for handicap wheelchairs but no bikes and dogs are allowed.”
Plan your run at William J. Robertson Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- Websitefacebook.com
- Phone+1 330-925-2045
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