Strouds Run State Park, Southeast Ohio Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  From the center of Athens, Ohio, head east on E State St toward US-50 E. Continue on US-50 E for about 3 miles. Look for the signs for Strouds Run State Park and turn onto State Park Rd. Continue on State Park Rd for about 1.5 miles until you reach the park entrance at 11661 State Park Rd, Athens, OH 45701. There is no entry fee to access the park.

• Public Transportation

  Take the Athens Public Transit bus (Route 2) from downtown Athens towards the East State Street area. Get off at the stop nearest to the intersection of State Park Rd and US-50 E. From there, it is approximately a 1.5-mile walk (about 30 minutes) to the park entrance. Please check the Athens Public Transit schedule for current times and any potential fares.

• Bicycle

  If you are in downtown Athens, bike east on E State St and then take US-50 E. The park is accessible via bike, but be cautious as US-50 can be busy. It is about a 3-mile ride to the park entrance. Ensure you have appropriate biking gear and check local bike rental options if needed.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  You can also use a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) from anywhere in Athens to Strouds Run State Park. Simply enter the park's address (11661 State Park Rd, Athens, OH 45701) into the app. Expect to pay around $10-$15 depending on your starting point and time of day.