Sand Run Metro Park
1300 Sand Run Pkwy, Akron, OH 44313
1,013 acres · 14 miles of trails
Sand Run Metro Park in Akron permits leashed dogs on the jogging trail and other designated paths with shade and water access. Benches provide breaks, parking is convenient, restrooms serve the area, and trash cans are scattered. Avoid off-trail wandering.
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- Park
- Sand Run Metro Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.1167, -81.5658
- Size
- 1,013 acres
- Trail miles
- 14
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,200 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.1 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,200 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,013 acres of room
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs are welcome on the jogging trail and other designated park trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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