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Yellow Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 604 Google reviews · Running trail in Struthers, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Yellow Creek 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Wooded public green space with a playground, basketball court and tennis facilities.

What runners say about Yellow Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (604 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The kids really seem to like the playground and the tennis court area is well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“A really nice little park if you're looking for a short, scenic trail loop full of wildlife, a playground for littles, or some courts for tennis or basketball.”

The park is beautiful and there are geese everywhere. Unfortunately that means there is also goose poop everywhere!!! So watch your step! There are fun trails to hike but steep steps so beware. There is what looks like an old well at one point down the river at a big rock which is fun to take pictures at.

★★★★☆ — Laur , Jul 2021

Millcreek Metro Parks have done a remarkable job making this a great park. The trails are nothing like I remember as a kid. It was so enjoyable that we visited 3 or 4 times during our recent 2 week visit to the area. Snakes, fish, crayfish, are a boys dream!

★★★★★ — Amy , Aug 2023

A wonderful little green space. I've spent the last decade in prayer and meditation in YC park. Great walks in the winter through the trails and all the surrounding hill laden scenery. A beautiful and necessary switch from the streets of NYC.

★★★★★ — Lsky444 , Aug 2025

Great place to go for a walk, a few trails, waterfalls in certain spots depending on the water. Always a calming/relaxing time. Play area for the kids. Basketball courts & restrooms too.

★★★★★ — Robyn , Jun 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“A really nice little park if you're looking for a short, scenic trail loop full of wildlife, a playground for littles, or some courts for tennis or basketball.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There are restrooms however I did not use them, but my kids said they were nice and clean.”

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Plan your run at Yellow Creek Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
  • Phone(330) 755-7275

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Yellow Creek Park

17 Lowellville Rd, Struthers, OH 44471

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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.