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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Ohio
Ohio has 89 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 61 cities and towns — Columbus, Mason, Xenia, Cincinnati and 57 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Highbanks Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews
Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.
RiverScape MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews
Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews
Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews
This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.
Salt Fork State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews
Large state park spanning 17,229 acres on a lake with marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails & a beach.
West Branch State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 reviews
Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.
Mosquito Creek Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews
Nearly 2,500 acres with trails, camping & hunting, plus a large lake for boating & fishing.
Yoctangee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,491 reviews
Community park with accessible playground, sports fields/courts & art gallery in an 1882 building.
Antrim Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews
This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.
Griggs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,191 reviews
Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.
International Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,123 reviews
Park featuring a volleyball court, barbecue grill, and picnic tables, plus city views.
Homestead Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews
44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.
Zaleski State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews
Backpacking & horse-riding trails, plus a landmark sawmill & the reputedly haunted Moonville Tunnel.
Miller Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
14-acre lakeside park with picnic tables, BBQs & a gazebo, plus a trail, fishing pier & boat launch.
Shawnee Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 971 reviews
Lake in this park featuring playgrounds and shelters, plus picnic tables and a barbecue area.
Chapin Forest Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Expansive, well-maintained park featuring hiking trails that provide views of Lake Erie, plus a playground and an overlook.
Alley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 816 reviews
Public park featuring picnic areas and a covered bridge, plus trails, a pond, and canoeing.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews
Mountain-biking routes and boardwalk trails join for a hilly park with picnic tables, playgrounds and a pond.
Coulby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Park featuring a pool, a bandstand, pavilions, a fishing pond, a trail, sports facilities & more.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Family-friendly recreation area featuring dog parks, baseball and soccer fields, and archery ranges.
Hannah Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.
Silver Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Public park with playgrounds, picnic and grill areas, athletic facilities, and a campground.
Fancyburg Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.
Corwin M Nixon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 650 reviews
A 82-acre preserve including an arboretum, fishing lakes, a sledding hill & peaceful nature trails.
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.
Freer Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.
Wolfe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Green space with walking trails for dogs and playgrounds, plus sports fields including tennis courts.
California Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.
Forest Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 539 reviews
Sprawling park with hiking trails, baseball fields and picnic areas.
Eljer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
This 19-acre park features playgrounds, shelters, a skate park, lighted basketball courts & more.
Zane Landing Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
Tranquil, leafy riverside park with several war memorials & cruises on a historical riverboat.
Cleveland Metroparks
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Public park with picnic facilities and a restroom, plus plenty of trails, and events for kids.
Makino Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Baseball field and enclosed playground for kids with swings and slides.
Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews
Mason's largest park, with ball fields, playgrounds, charcoal grills, restrooms & paved trails.
Longwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
City park that features a golf course, sports fields, a fishing pond & an indoor recreation center.
Embshoff Woods And Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Outdoor park, featuring trails, playgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and exercise stations.
Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
Spacious beach with walkways through dunes and picnic tables, as well as a lighthouse.
Harding Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic tables, athletic fields and courts, and pavilions.
Putnam Hill Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 485 reviews
18.5 acres of grassy, hilltop parkland offering a playground & panoramic views of the city.
East Falls Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and a riverwalk with views of waterfalls, statues, and city buildings.
Creekside Park & Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Pedestrian-friendly park featuring a creek for paddle boats and kayaks as well as a fountain and dining.
Bacci Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Neighborhood park with picnic tables and a playground plus a baseball diamond.
Shawnee Prairie Preserve & Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Family-friendly preserve featuring walking trails and a nature center with animal exhibits.
Batavia Township Sports Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Park with outdoor areas for baseball, soccer and tennis.
Old Reid Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews
Natural spot featuring swings, slides and a playground for kids as well as picnic spots.
Flory Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 244 reviews
City destination offering a 9-hole disc golf course and suspension bridge.
Ted Lewis Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 269 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, sports facilities, and a splash pad.
Bohlken Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Sprawling park with baseball fields, plus basketball courts and a playground.
Jermain Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 219 reviews
Site with recreational facilities like single-track mountain biking, tennis courts & shuffleboard.
McKelvey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Park featuring a splash pad plus a playground, gazebo and picnic tables.
Swale Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 208 reviews
Softball stadium featuring fields, a bike trail and a kids' playground.
Lorain County Metro Parks
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Scenic park offering paved and unpaved trails, an indoor play area and a mini zoo.
Austintown Township Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring picnic tables, baseball, tennis and frisbee golf, plus a playground.
Bain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
City park with benches, grills, slides, swings and a playground, plus a cabin for rent.
Holbrook Hollows
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Park with a playground, paved trail, and a picnic area in a barn-like building.
Tj Evans Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a fishing pond, playground slides and swings.
Aukerman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 140 reviews
Leashed dog park featuring an agility course and a playground for pups.
Shadow Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Family-friendly venue featuring a lake for fishing, a trail, and picnic tables.
Denison Biological Reserve / Polly Anderson Field Station
4.8 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Woodland preserve spanning 350 acres and offering easy trails for hiking and trail running, along with bird-watching.
Corwin-Nixon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Park with a baseball field, a public restroom, and Wi-Fi, plus picnic tables and a trail.
Fifth Third Gateway Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
Small park featuring a paved walking and biking trail, plus a gazebo and water fountain.
Springboro Amphitheater
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Outdoor space featuring an amphitheater, free concerts and a playground.
James Ranch Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews
Tranquil park featuring a garden with flowers and herbs.
Reed Road Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic areas, volleyball and tennis courts, and a pool.
Pine Hollow
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Hills with hiking trails and sledding spots, plus a scenic overlook.
Glenn Thompson Reserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews
Kid-friendly nature reserve offering a host of hiking paths and riverside spaces for fishing and swimming.
McGill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Park, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds and nature trails for soccer fields and pickleball.
Fred Fuller Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic pavilions, and trails, plus a river.
Monroe Bicentennial Commons
4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Public park featuring a covered playground for kids, open fields, and a public restroom.
Chenoweth Trails
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Family-minded facility featuring trails for hiking and camping as well as Christmas lights.
Sterling Green Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 65 reviews
Clean park with a playground and basketball courts as well as a beach for swimming.
Timberlake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews
Dog-friendly, peaceful outdoor space for activities such as fishing, picnics and walking.
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