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Shaded Running Trails in Ohio

Ohio has 214 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 118 cities and towns — Cincinnati, Mason, Wooster, Xenia and 114 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Summit Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews

Sharonville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Westerville, OH

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.

Miami Whitewater Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews

Harrison, OH

8 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.

Three Creeks Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 reviews

Groveport, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.

Mill Stream Run Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews

Strongsville, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.

Woodland Mound

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenic

1,066-acre landscape with Ohio River Valley views, offering disc golf, a wet playground & boat ramp.

Cowan Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews

Wilmington, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.

Rocky River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews

Rocky River, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.

Gantz Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews

Grove City, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a historical farmhouse, a renovated barn, an herb garden & an arboretum, plus sports.

Juilfs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Tranquil park with a playground, walking trails and baseball fields.

Snyder Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews

Springfield, OH

ShadedScenic

Vast park offering a playground, splash pad and tennis courts for relaxation and recreation.

Scioto Mile Promenade

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews

Columbus, OH

ShadedScenic

Downtown riverfront promenade, featuring bike trails, fountains and green space.

Honey Run Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews

Howard, OH

ShadedScenic

Park offering a waterfall, miles of hiking trails, and a public restroom.

Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews

Fairborn, OH

MixedShadedLitScenic

Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Mentor, OH

78 miLoopMixedShaded

Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.

Christmas Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews

Wooster, OH

Shaded

Family-friendly community park featuring a playground, basketball courts, a tennis court and a volleyball court.

Glenwood Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Wyoming, OH

1.6 miLoopMixedShaded

335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.

Woodlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Large park housing a disc-golf course, Fort Imagination (a community-funded playground) & more.

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews

Medina, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.

Possum Creek MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Dayton, OH

3.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.

Miller Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Avon, OH

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.

Big Run Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews

Columbus, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Sprawling wooded park offers wetlands, soap box derby events, a simple playground & various trails.

Geneva Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 766 reviews

Geneva, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews

Circleville, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.

John Bishop Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 753 reviews

Whitehall, OH

Shaded

Tree-shaded city park featuring baseball and softball fields along with a playground and swings.

Centennial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 701 reviews

Salem, OH

ShadedScenic

Jeffrey Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Bexley, OH

ShadedScenic

Wooded 40-acre parkland with a community pool, tennis courts, playground & walking paths.

Pine Hill Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 646 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Sizable green space featuring nature trails, 2 fishing lakes, a playground & lots of trees.

Fancyburg Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 623 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.

Corwin M Nixon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 650 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

A 82-acre preserve including an arboretum, fishing lakes, a sledding hill & peaceful nature trails.

Horseshoe Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 658 reviews

Shaker Heights, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded lakeside park featuring a playground, a pavilion and shaded picnic spots, plus trails.

Monroe Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews

Monroe, OH

Shaded

City community park with a disc-golf course, basketball courts, baseball field & shelters for hire.

Freer Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews

Ashland, OH

LoopPavedShadedLit

Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.

Indian Riffle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews

Kettering, OH

PavedShaded

Amenity-rich local park featuring a disc golf course, skating area, fishing pond & picnic shelters.

Woodside Green Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Gahanna, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Park with a natural play area and other playgrounds, plus picnic areas plus baseball fields and trails, as well as canoe, kayak and fishing spots.

Blue Ash Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Cozy, shady park offering walking paths, barbecue facilities and playground equipment.

Centennial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Englewood, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring baseball fields and a playground, along with picnic areas, a splash pad and a pond.

Blacklick Woods Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast park, complete with a nature center, a playground and multiple trails for walking, plus an aquarium and kids' activities.

Hubbard Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Seville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Peninsula, OH

150 miLoopPavedShaded

Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.

North Olmsted Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

PavedShaded

Park with a playground and open spaces, plus flea markets from time to time.

Swaim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews

Montgomery, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Serene gathering place with walking paths, a duck pond & several ball fields & sports courts.

Duke Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews

Troy, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Local park with baseball & soccer fields, a pond, picnic shelters & areas for dog walking.

The Narrows Reserve Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.

Art Van Atta Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 542 reviews

Dayton, OH

Shaded

Public park with a pond, sports facilities, and a playground, plus covered shelters and picnic areas.

Jacot Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 513 reviews

Middletown, OH

Shaded

Park with a kids' playground, picnic tables & shelters, plus a walking trail & soccer fields.

Zane Landing Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews

Zanesville, OH

ShadedLitScenic

Tranquil, leafy riverside park with several war memorials & cruises on a historical riverboat.

Makino Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

Mason, OH

ShadedLit

Baseball field and enclosed playground for kids with swings and slides.

Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Akron, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.

Rocky Fork Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 452 reviews

New Albany, OH

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Mission Oaks Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews

Zanesville, OH

Crushed gravelShadedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque, landscaped gardens offering themed areas, guided tours & workshops.

Home of The Brave Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 457 reviews

Loveland, OH

Shaded

Kid-friendly destination featuring playgrounds and a splash park, plus baseball fields.

Russ Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

LoopShadedScenic

Park, featuring wildflowers and hiking trails, plus a playground full of logs.

Iron Horse Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.

Helke Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 462 reviews

Vandalia, OH

Shaded

Large, well-kept park with tennis and soccer fields as well as a playground.

Hermon Woodlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Lima, OH

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park offering marked trails for walking and rope swinging, as well as forest, woodland and creek scenery. Includes a playground and a sheltered area.

Fort Island / Griffiths Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 432 reviews

Fairlawn, OH

MixedShaded

Fenced-in park featuring a playground and trails, along with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.

Shellabarger Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews

Riverside, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.

Fossil Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews

Sylvania, OH

Natural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Visitors can search for 375-million-year-old Devonian fossils in this 5-acre rock quarry with picnic areas.

Withrow Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

4 miLoopShadedScenic

Family-friendly outdoor area with a river overlook and several miles of trails, many dog-friendly and shady ones.

Clearcreek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 428 reviews

Franklin, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, ball fields, picnic areas, and paved walking path.

Dominick Lofino Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Laid-back park featuring walking trails, a skate park and tennis courts, plus slides.

Orange Village Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 400 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Community park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and a dog park.

Hoback Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews

Heath, OH

Shaded

Wooded park features playgrounds and picnic tables along with baseball fields and t-ball fields.

Uniontown Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews

Uniontown, OH

ShadedScenic

Clean park boasting several playgrounds, a wooded area, a pond and a gazebo.

Grove City Dream Field

4.7 ★★★★★ 379 reviews

Grove City, OH

Shaded

Sprawling playground featuring a roller slide, a musical board and a baseball field.

Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Gahanna, OH

1 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park with nature trails, notable for its spring wildflowers, swamp forest & woodland pools.

Weller Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

Montgomery, OH

PavedShaded

Community space with sports fields, a playground, green areas, paths & an outdoor Ping-Pong table.

Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 395 reviews

Pataskala, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Park featuring soccer fields, a playground, and a walking trail, plus space for picnics and barbecues.

Frohring Meadows

4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Prairie & woodland trails cut through this 289-acre park that's also home to a butterfly garden.

North Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

65-acre recreation & picnic area with a playground, stocked 5-acre lake & forested walking trails.

Fairborn Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Fairborn, OH

Shaded

Large, clean park featuring playground equipment, grassy spaces and disc golf.

Oak Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Wooster, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Park featuring a picnic pavilion, unpaved and paved trails, and a lookout.

Olentangy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 358 reviews

Worthington, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Extensive greenway featuring paved trails through charming woods, parks & neighborhoods.

Kingswood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly community park featuring a Ninja Warrior-style course and a playground, as well as biking trails and a pond.

Kokosing Gap Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

15 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.

Princess Ledges Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Simple, secluded park in tranquil, wooded surrounds featuring a 1-mi. hiking loop.

Schwartzkopf Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews

Marysville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Playground-equipped park featuring a creek and a paved trail for hiking and biking.

Geller Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Newark, OH

ShadedScenic

Spacious spot featuring baseball diamonds, sand-volleyball courts and playgrounds, plus an open area.

Schappacher Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

Mason, OH

Natural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Informal dog run, grassy and mulch-covered park featuring a playground, a picnic area and fenced-in areas for small and large dogs.

Rolf Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 351 reviews

Maumee, OH

Shaded

Family-oriented recreational space, with ball fields, playground and pool facilities.

Wolf Run Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Open park featuring fenced dog runs, shady trails, a storybook trail and picnic areas.

Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk

4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Hiking area with a rope bridge and a kid-friendly trail, plus picnic facilities and a restroom.

Shullgate Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 338 reviews

Huber Heights, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Public park with picnic and play areas, plus a path around baseball fields.

Tallmadge Lions Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.

Pioneer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews

Montgomery, OH

5 miPavedShadedScenic

Peaceful, waterfront park featuring a paved trail, a gazebo, bench swings & a wildflower meadow.

McLean Teddy Bear Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

Lima, OH

Shaded

Shady park featuring ponds, walking trails and a playground.

Huffman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Fairfield, OH

5 miPavedShaded

Relaxed, green park featuring a playground, a pond, walkways, and picnic facilities.

Diehl Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Defiance, OH

Shaded

Clean, well-maintained open space featuring baseball fields and a basketball court.

Alum Creek Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedShadedScenic

Popular 30-mile-long trail following a creek and passing through multiple parks and green spaces that's frequented by joggers.

Three Meadows Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Green space with ponds, fishing & boating, plus a picnic shelter, playground & seasonal ice skating.

Batavia Township Sports Complex

4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Batavia, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park with outdoor areas for baseball, soccer and tennis.

Barnes Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

Wooster, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Walking path through woods and fields for viewing butterflies and birds, with a pond and an observation deck.

Brobst Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

Shaded

Small park featuring shaded benches, ball fields and playgrounds.

Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews

Massillon, OH

MixedShadedScenic

This protected wetlands area is a designated interpretive preserve, aimed at educating the public.

Dudley Woods Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Erie Metro Parks

4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Huron, OH

30 miPavedShadedScenic

A place for all ages, this park boasts musical garden spots, trails and soccer fields, plus a playground and picnic shelters.

Johnson Hills Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with hiking trails, a public restroom, and picnic tables, plus an embedded disc golf course.

Urbana Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Urbana, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Pet-friendly park with a lake and a playground plus baseball and soccer fields.

Schoolhouse Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Suburban park boasting tennis and basketball courts alongside a playground. Also featuring picnic benches, shade, bathrooms, barbecues and a walking path.

Birchard

4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews

Fremont, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Shady, spacious park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball hoops and public restrooms.

Shallenberger State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Nature preserve offering an easy trail with wildflowers and views of the bypass.

Fairfield Township Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Hamilton, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Clean, family-friendly spot with playgrounds, picnic tables and a zipline.

Heritage Park - West End

4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Lima, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Wooded park featuring trails, picnic tables, play areas and a fishing pond.

Seven Gables Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

0.4 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Recreation area offering a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a trail, and picnic shelters.

Holmesbrook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Paved path in a 60-acre park featuring trails and a creek.

Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Oregonia, OH

LoopShadedScenic

Preserve featuring trails for hiking and walking as well as creek access and a picnic shelter.

Hopewell Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.

Brandywine Falls Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Northfield, OH

1.4 miLoopMixedShaded

Howard Collier State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Tiffin, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Nature reserve featuring forested trails for hiking and river access, plus boardwalks for strolling.

Foundation Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 205 reviews

Fostoria, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Westchester Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Park with a shaded playground, a walking path and space for kite-flying.

Oak Knoll Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews

Massillon, OH

Shaded

Relaxed space with a playground, picnic tables, pool and swing sets.

Richland Avenue Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Athens, OH

ShadedScenic

Leafy public green space featuring a playground & picnic shelter with tables & a grill.

Aldersgate Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Marysville, OH

Shaded

Wooded, grassy destination featuring swings, slides, a zip line and a treehouse.

McCarthy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Marysville, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring basketball courts and playgrounds, as well as a creek with a paved path.

Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Forested park boasting playgrounds, picnic areas and trails.

Story Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park featuring hiking paths, a playground and covered seating.

Dexter Falls Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews

Hilliard, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Recreational green space featuring a playground (with swings and slides), a basketball court and walking trails.

Eastview Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 184 reviews

Celina, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Austintown Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Austintown, OH

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Wooded outdoor space featuring picnic tables, baseball, tennis and frisbee golf, plus a playground.

Clinton Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Clinton, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Park with a towpath for walking and biking, plus picnic tables, and a public restroom.

McCorkle Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Gahanna, OH

Shaded

Soccer, a playground, and picnic tables are offered at this park with walking trails.

Trail Start - Western Reserve Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

50 miPavedShadedScenic

Wooded area with paved and flat trails suitable for hiking and biking.

Henceroth Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Grove City, OH

LoopPavedShadedDog-friendly

Playground featuring swings, slides and equipment designed for older children, plus a wooded area.

Gary Sherman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews

Huber Heights, OH

PavedShaded

Laid-back park featuring a playground, a covered picnicking area, and a walking trail, plus some slides.

Stevens Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews

Niles, OH

ShadedScenic

City park featuring tennis and pickleball courts, a walking trail, soccer fields, and a playground.

Point Pleasant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Fairfield, OH

PavedShaded

10-acre park featuring basketball courts, a soccer field, playground, trails & picnic tables.

Susan Hambley Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Relaxed space for wildlife encounters, hiking trails, weekend activities and educational programs.

Wetlands Park West

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

MixedShaded

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

Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Nature preserve with well-maintained trails through forested areas and boardwalks over wetlands.

Summit MetroParks Freedom Trail Middlebury Lot

4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

150 miLoopPavedShaded

Paved and unpaved trails, plus a lake, for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Schwartz Road Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

Avon, OH

Shaded

Kid-friendly greenspace featuring baseball, basketball and soccer fields along with a playground.

Johnson Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Montgomery, OH

0.7 miLoopMixedShaded

Wooded 0.7-mile loop trek featuring a small creek and hilly portions as well as hiking trails and walking paths.

Liberty Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Girard, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park featuring a playground, picnic area, baseball field, and creek.

Schleman Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Medina, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a variety of woods and scenery as well as streams, plus a fire pit.

Boyer Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Westerville, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Ponds, wetlands, a stream, and boardwalk highlight this small nature preserve surrounded by a neighborhood.

Wooster Dog Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews

Wooster, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Park with sunny and shaded areas, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus water for dogs.

Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful nature preserve near the city featuring shady hiking trails and scenic views.

Myeerah Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Bellefontaine, OH

LoopShadedScenic

Nature preserve offering wooded hiking trails, a playground, ponds, and volleyball.

Southside Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

New Philadelphia, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Iron Horse Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

Alliance, OH

11 miMixedShadedScenic

Hiking area with trails suitable for families, and wildlife sightings.

Great Guernsey Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Cambridge, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Hiking, biking, and dog walking trail with butterfly gardens, picnic tables, and a skateboarding area.

Springbrook Gardens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Mentor, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path featuring a boardwalk leading to a pond in a 50-acre space.

Spring Grove North Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Westerville, OH

Shaded

Public green space featuring a basketball court, playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.

Great Miami River Bike Path Trail Head at Waterworks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Fairfield, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Recreational trail for biking, walking and picnics also featuring baseball fields.

Avon Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Avon, OH

PavedShaded

Park featuring a fire-truck-themed playground, a storybook walking trail, and a zip line.

Pearl's Fen

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Fairborn, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Shaded, kid-friendly park with boardwalks, rocky areas and marshland for hiking, picnicking and birdwatching.

Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Springfield, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Serene nature preserve with a boardwalk weaving through a fen environment, plus trails leading to a cemetery.

Llewellyn Farms Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Dublin, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Green space with picnic tables, a playground, basketball courts, and tennis courts, plus a paved walking path.

Fifth Third Gateway Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

Small park featuring a paved walking and biking trail, plus a gazebo and water fountain.

Quarry Trails Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Columbus, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly, dog-friendly metro park with playgrounds and canoeing.

Freedom Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews

Pataskala, OH

Natural surfaceShaded

Playground with swings, slides and picnic tables, plus soccer fields nearby.

Morgan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Ravenna, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Country park with a paved mile-long loop, and several longer unpaved trails through the woods.

Old Town Reserve Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Xenia, OH

ShadedScenic

Park offering a bike trail and a picnic area, plus a public restroom.

Maple Highlands Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Chardon, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Outdoor space featuring 25 miles of paved paths, shaded portions and beautiful scenery.

American Legion Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Marysville, OH

Shaded

Quiet park with a playground and shelters, as well as walking paths.

Nature Trails Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Northwood, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public park offering a short trail leading to a forested area, plus a meadow path and a bench.

Amberley Green

4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a community garden, walking paths, and open areas where dogs are allowed off-leash.

Hazel Woods Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Springboro, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Playful dog-friendly park featuring a large field divided into sections for big and small dogs.

Kiwanis Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews

Loveland, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Grassy park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.

Chippewa Inlet Trail North

4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Medina, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring an array of pathways, a playground, wetlands and diverse wildlife.

Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Kid-friendly park featuring a boardwalk and trails for hiking, plus marsh plants.

Heritage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Westerville, OH

ShadedScenic

Relaxed park with picnic shelters, a trail for walking and a playground.

Forest Ridge Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

Moreland Hills, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Tranquil park featuring a network of wooded trails for hiking and picnics.

Gardner Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Springboro, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a pond and paved walking trail, plus picnic facilities and a memorial.

Western Reserve Greenway - Herzog Rotary Park Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful spot to walk, bike, and picnic, including a well-groomed trail.

Gentile Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Kettering, OH

Shaded

Park featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus restrooms and a bike path.

Harmony Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Bainbridge, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with a playground, picnic tables, and public restroom.

Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Akron, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Riverside park featuring trails, a playground and kayaking access.

Fairfield Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 95 reviews

Fairborn, OH

ShadedLit

Park for softball and shade trees, plus a playground.

Slippery Elm Trail: North Terminus

4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Bowling Green, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Open-air setting with asphalt, pavement and woods trails for hiking and cycling, plus restrooms.

Knapp Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Akron, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Small lakeside park with picnic tables and trails for hiking and dog-walking, plus a shelter.

Cleveland Metroparks Cliffs Bike Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Cleveland, OH

MixedShaded

Park featuring a paved BMX and skate area with various levels of expertise catered to.

Hocking Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Shaded

Ohio to Erie Trail (Morrow Section)

4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Morrow, OH

MixedShadedScenic

Park offering a bike path, shaded tables, and a public restroom, plus canoe rentals.

Slippery Elm Trail: South Terminus

4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

North Baltimore, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Paved trail for hiking and cycling through the countryside, passing a small town.

Shaw Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Ravenna, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Park featuring well-marked paths for horses and riders, plus a toilet.

Mt Airy Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

ShadedScenic

Wooded park boasting numerous trails as well as barbecue grills and picnic facilities.

Mambourg Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Relaxed, wood-covered park with a pond as well as hiking and walking trails.

Pierce Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Xenia, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Shady park with a playground, plus a fenced-in area for dogs.

Fred Fuller Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Kent, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

Public park with a playground, picnic pavilions, and trails, plus a river.

Middle Branch Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Canton, OH

7.7 miPavedShadedScenic

Park with trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife, and a nearby watering hole.

Archery Carter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Kings Mills, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Scenic riverside park offering hiking and mountain-bike trails as well as archery ranges.

Wagtail Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews

Grove City, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic place for hiking or casual strolls, with trails spanning woods, grassy fields and creeks.

Hunter Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Shaded

Englewood MetroPark Main Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Vandalia, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and biking trails amid the mostly wooded scenery, also featuring picnic tables.

Muskingum Recreational Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Dresden, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Long, mostly paved paths for strolling and biking, plus bird and wildlife viewing.

Miami Recreation Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Troy, OH

12.5 miPavedShaded

Hiking area with a kid-friendly path and a bike trail.

Bellefontaine Trailhead, Simon Kenton Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews

Bellefontaine, OH

Crushed gravelShadedLit

Taft Reserve North

4.5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Heath, OH

Natural surfaceShaded

Fox Glen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Mansfield, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Wooded park featuring picnic tables and paved paths for jogging and walking.

Margaret Peak Nature Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews

North Ridgeville, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet trails, fields and ponds for birding and enjoying nature.

Baker Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Coldwater, OH

ShadedScenic

Plum Creek Park North

4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Brunswick, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

East Loveland Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Loveland, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Ohio to Erie Trail (South Lebanon Section)

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

KINGS ISLAND, OH

MixedShadedScenic

Liberty Park - Pond Brook Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Twinsburg, OH

1.6 miLoopMixedShaded

Ohio to Erie Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Waynesville, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Silver Creek Metro Park - Pheasant Run Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Norton, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Rotary Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

North Canton, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Pawmyra Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Fuller Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Bowling Green, OH

0.4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Clear Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Wooster, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Green Heron MetroPark

4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

Hamilton, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Frank Esmont Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

Canton, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShaded

Mercy Community Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Tiffin, OH

Shaded

Western Reserve Greenway Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

10 miShadedScenic

Simon Kenton Trail Urbana

4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Urbana, OH

ShadedScenic

Luther Warren Peace Path

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Wilmington, OH

3.5 miPavedShaded

B&O Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Bellville, OH

Shaded

OgdenTrail/Elizabeth J Looney Memorial Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Wilmington, OH

15 miShaded

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