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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.
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Summit Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews
Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews
Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews
Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.
Inniswood Metro Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews
Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.
Miami Whitewater Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews
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
This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.
Mill Stream Run Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.
Woodland Mound
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews
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
Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.
Rocky River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.
Gantz Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Park featuring a historical farmhouse, a renovated barn, an herb garden & an arboretum, plus sports.
Juilfs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews
Tranquil park with a playground, walking trails and baseball fields.
Snyder Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews
Vast park offering a playground, splash pad and tennis courts for relaxation and recreation.
Scioto Mile Promenade
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews
Downtown riverfront promenade, featuring bike trails, fountains and green space.
Honey Run Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews
Park offering a waterfall, miles of hiking trails, and a public restroom.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews
Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.
Christmas Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews
Family-friendly community park featuring a playground, basketball courts, a tennis court and a volleyball court.
Glenwood Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews
335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.
Woodlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Large park housing a disc-golf course, Fort Imagination (a community-funded playground) & more.
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews
Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.
Possum Creek MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.
Miller Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.
Big Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews
Sprawling wooded park offers wetlands, soap box derby events, a simple playground & various trails.
Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.
John Bishop Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 753 reviews
Tree-shaded city park featuring baseball and softball fields along with a playground and swings.
Jeffrey Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Wooded 40-acre parkland with a community pool, tennis courts, playground & walking paths.
Pine Hill Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 646 reviews
Sizable green space featuring nature trails, 2 fishing lakes, a playground & lots of trees.
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.
Horseshoe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 658 reviews
Wooded lakeside park featuring a playground, a pavilion and shaded picnic spots, plus trails.
Monroe Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
City community park with a disc-golf course, basketball courts, baseball field & shelters for hire.
Freer Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.
Indian Riffle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews
Amenity-rich local park featuring a disc golf course, skating area, fishing pond & picnic shelters.
Woodside Green Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
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
Cozy, shady park offering walking paths, barbecue facilities and playground equipment.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
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
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
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
Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.
North Olmsted Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews
Park with a playground and open spaces, plus flea markets from time to time.
Swaim Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Serene gathering place with walking paths, a duck pond & several ball fields & sports courts.
Duke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Local park with baseball & soccer fields, a pond, picnic shelters & areas for dog walking.
The Narrows Reserve Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.
Art Van Atta Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
Public park with a pond, sports facilities, and a playground, plus covered shelters and picnic areas.
Jacot Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 513 reviews
Park with a kids' playground, picnic tables & shelters, plus a walking trail & soccer fields.
Zane Landing Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
Tranquil, leafy riverside park with several war memorials & cruises on a historical riverboat.
Makino Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Baseball field and enclosed playground for kids with swings and slides.
Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.
Mission Oaks Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Picturesque, landscaped gardens offering themed areas, guided tours & workshops.
Home of The Brave Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
Kid-friendly destination featuring playgrounds and a splash park, plus baseball fields.
Russ Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Park, featuring wildflowers and hiking trails, plus a playground full of logs.
Iron Horse Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.
Helke Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 462 reviews
Large, well-kept park with tennis and soccer fields as well as a playground.
Hermon Woodlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
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
Fenced-in park featuring a playground and trails, along with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.
Shellabarger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.
Fossil Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews
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
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
Park with a playground, ball fields, picnic areas, and paved walking path.
Dominick Lofino Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Laid-back park featuring walking trails, a skate park and tennis courts, plus slides.
Orange Village Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 400 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and a dog park.
Hoback Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews
Wooded park features playgrounds and picnic tables along with baseball fields and t-ball fields.
Uniontown Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Clean park boasting several playgrounds, a wooded area, a pond and a gazebo.
Grove City Dream Field
4.7 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Sprawling playground featuring a roller slide, a musical board and a baseball field.
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Wooded park with nature trails, notable for its spring wildflowers, swamp forest & woodland pools.
Weller Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 378 reviews
Community space with sports fields, a playground, green areas, paths & an outdoor Ping-Pong table.
Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 395 reviews
Park featuring soccer fields, a playground, and a walking trail, plus space for picnics and barbecues.
Frohring Meadows
4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Prairie & woodland trails cut through this 289-acre park that's also home to a butterfly garden.
North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
65-acre recreation & picnic area with a playground, stocked 5-acre lake & forested walking trails.
Fairborn Parks & Recreation
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Large, clean park featuring playground equipment, grassy spaces and disc golf.
Oak Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Park featuring a picnic pavilion, unpaved and paved trails, and a lookout.
Olentangy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Extensive greenway featuring paved trails through charming woods, parks & neighborhoods.
Kingswood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
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
Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.
Princess Ledges Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Simple, secluded park in tranquil, wooded surrounds featuring a 1-mi. hiking loop.
Schwartzkopf Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Playground-equipped park featuring a creek and a paved trail for hiking and biking.
Geller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Spacious spot featuring baseball diamonds, sand-volleyball courts and playgrounds, plus an open area.
Schappacher Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
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
Family-oriented recreational space, with ball fields, playground and pool facilities.
Wolf Run Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
Open park featuring fenced dog runs, shady trails, a storybook trail and picnic areas.
Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews
Hiking area with a rope bridge and a kid-friendly trail, plus picnic facilities and a restroom.
Shullgate Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 338 reviews
Public park with picnic and play areas, plus a path around baseball fields.
Tallmadge Lions Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Clean park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.
Pioneer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Peaceful, waterfront park featuring a paved trail, a gazebo, bench swings & a wildflower meadow.
McLean Teddy Bear Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Shady park featuring ponds, walking trails and a playground.
Huffman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Relaxed, green park featuring a playground, a pond, walkways, and picnic facilities.
Diehl Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Clean, well-maintained open space featuring baseball fields and a basketball court.
Alum Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
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
Green space with ponds, fishing & boating, plus a picnic shelter, playground & seasonal ice skating.
Batavia Township Sports Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Park with outdoor areas for baseball, soccer and tennis.
Barnes Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Walking path through woods and fields for viewing butterflies and birds, with a pond and an observation deck.
Brobst Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews
Small park featuring shaded benches, ball fields and playgrounds.
Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
This protected wetlands area is a designated interpretive preserve, aimed at educating the public.
Erie Metro Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
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
Park with hiking trails, a public restroom, and picnic tables, plus an embedded disc golf course.
Urbana Parks & Recreation
4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
Pet-friendly park with a lake and a playground plus baseball and soccer fields.
Schoolhouse Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
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
Shady, spacious park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball hoops and public restrooms.
Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Nature preserve offering an easy trail with wildflowers and views of the bypass.
Fairfield Township Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Clean, family-friendly spot with playgrounds, picnic tables and a zipline.
Heritage Park - West End
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Wooded park featuring trails, picnic tables, play areas and a fishing pond.
Seven Gables Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Recreation area offering a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a trail, and picnic shelters.
Holmesbrook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Paved path in a 60-acre park featuring trails and a creek.
Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Preserve featuring trails for hiking and walking as well as creek access and a picnic shelter.
Hopewell Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.
Howard Collier State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Nature reserve featuring forested trails for hiking and river access, plus boardwalks for strolling.
Westchester Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Park with a shaded playground, a walking path and space for kite-flying.
Oak Knoll Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews
Relaxed space with a playground, picnic tables, pool and swing sets.
Richland Avenue Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Leafy public green space featuring a playground & picnic shelter with tables & a grill.
Aldersgate Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Wooded, grassy destination featuring swings, slides, a zip line and a treehouse.
McCarthy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews
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
Forested park boasting playgrounds, picnic areas and trails.
Story Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring hiking paths, a playground and covered seating.
Dexter Falls Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
Recreational green space featuring a playground (with swings and slides), a basketball court and walking trails.
Austintown Township Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring picnic tables, baseball, tennis and frisbee golf, plus a playground.
Clinton Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Park with a towpath for walking and biking, plus picnic tables, and a public restroom.
McCorkle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Soccer, a playground, and picnic tables are offered at this park with walking trails.
Trail Start - Western Reserve Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Wooded area with paved and flat trails suitable for hiking and biking.
Henceroth Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Playground featuring swings, slides and equipment designed for older children, plus a wooded area.
Gary Sherman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews
Laid-back park featuring a playground, a covered picnicking area, and a walking trail, plus some slides.
Stevens Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews
City park featuring tennis and pickleball courts, a walking trail, soccer fields, and a playground.
Point Pleasant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
10-acre park featuring basketball courts, a soccer field, playground, trails & picnic tables.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Relaxed space for wildlife encounters, hiking trails, weekend activities and educational programs.
Wetlands Park West
4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
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
Nature preserve with well-maintained trails through forested areas and boardwalks over wetlands.
Summit MetroParks Freedom Trail Middlebury Lot
4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails, plus a lake, for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Schwartz Road Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Kid-friendly greenspace featuring baseball, basketball and soccer fields along with a playground.
Johnson Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
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
City park featuring a playground, picnic area, baseball field, and creek.
Schleman Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Park featuring a variety of woods and scenery as well as streams, plus a fire pit.
Boyer Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Ponds, wetlands, a stream, and boardwalk highlight this small nature preserve surrounded by a neighborhood.
Wooster Dog Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews
Park with sunny and shaded areas, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus water for dogs.
Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Peaceful nature preserve near the city featuring shady hiking trails and scenic views.
Myeerah Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Nature preserve offering wooded hiking trails, a playground, ponds, and volleyball.
Iron Horse Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Hiking area with trails suitable for families, and wildlife sightings.
Great Guernsey Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Hiking, biking, and dog walking trail with butterfly gardens, picnic tables, and a skateboarding area.
Springbrook Gardens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Paved path featuring a boardwalk leading to a pond in a 50-acre space.
Spring Grove North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
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
Recreational trail for biking, walking and picnics also featuring baseball fields.
Avon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Park featuring a fire-truck-themed playground, a storybook walking trail, and a zip line.
Pearl's Fen
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Shaded, kid-friendly park with boardwalks, rocky areas and marshland for hiking, picnicking and birdwatching.
Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Serene nature preserve with a boardwalk weaving through a fen environment, plus trails leading to a cemetery.
Llewellyn Farms Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
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
Small park featuring a paved walking and biking trail, plus a gazebo and water fountain.
Quarry Trails Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Kid-friendly, dog-friendly metro park with playgrounds and canoeing.
Freedom Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews
Playground with swings, slides and picnic tables, plus soccer fields nearby.
Morgan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Country park with a paved mile-long loop, and several longer unpaved trails through the woods.
Old Town Reserve Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Park offering a bike trail and a picnic area, plus a public restroom.
Maple Highlands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Outdoor space featuring 25 miles of paved paths, shaded portions and beautiful scenery.
American Legion Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Quiet park with a playground and shelters, as well as walking paths.
Nature Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Public park offering a short trail leading to a forested area, plus a meadow path and a bench.
Amberley Green
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Park with a community garden, walking paths, and open areas where dogs are allowed off-leash.
Hazel Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Playful dog-friendly park featuring a large field divided into sections for big and small dogs.
Kiwanis Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Grassy park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.
Chippewa Inlet Trail North
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Scenic park featuring an array of pathways, a playground, wetlands and diverse wildlife.
Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a boardwalk and trails for hiking, plus marsh plants.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Relaxed park with picnic shelters, a trail for walking and a playground.
Forest Ridge Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Tranquil park featuring a network of wooded trails for hiking and picnics.
Gardner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
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
Peaceful spot to walk, bike, and picnic, including a well-groomed trail.
Gentile Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Park featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus restrooms and a bike path.
Harmony Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Hiking area with a playground, picnic tables, and public restroom.
Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Riverside park featuring trails, a playground and kayaking access.
Slippery Elm Trail: North Terminus
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Open-air setting with asphalt, pavement and woods trails for hiking and cycling, plus restrooms.
Knapp Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
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
Park featuring a paved BMX and skate area with various levels of expertise catered to.
Ohio to Erie Trail (Morrow Section)
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Park offering a bike path, shaded tables, and a public restroom, plus canoe rentals.
Slippery Elm Trail: South Terminus
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Paved trail for hiking and cycling through the countryside, passing a small town.
Shaw Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Park featuring well-marked paths for horses and riders, plus a toilet.
Mt Airy Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Wooded park boasting numerous trails as well as barbecue grills and picnic facilities.
Mambourg Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Relaxed, wood-covered park with a pond as well as hiking and walking trails.
Pierce Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Shady park with a playground, plus a fenced-in area for dogs.
Fred Fuller Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic pavilions, and trails, plus a river.
Middle Branch Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Park with trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife, and a nearby watering hole.
Archery Carter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Scenic riverside park offering hiking and mountain-bike trails as well as archery ranges.
Wagtail Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews
Scenic place for hiking or casual strolls, with trails spanning woods, grassy fields and creeks.
Englewood MetroPark Main Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Hiking and biking trails amid the mostly wooded scenery, also featuring picnic tables.
Muskingum Recreational Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Long, mostly paved paths for strolling and biking, plus bird and wildlife viewing.
Miami Recreation Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Hiking area with a kid-friendly path and a bike trail.
Fox Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Wooded park featuring picnic tables and paved paths for jogging and walking.
Margaret Peak Nature Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
Quiet trails, fields and ponds for birding and enjoying nature.
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