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Aldrich Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Pendleton, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Aldrich Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Shady green space with playground equipment and grassy slope for running and picnicking.

What runners say about Aldrich Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (68 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean, safe, and overall had a great time exploring the area.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“Very nice big trees lots of shade we were actually at a yard sale across the street from it”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“I can always count on it to be quiet and calm, with not a lot of kids around, so my little one can play freely without bullies💜”

So much lovely shade. There are supposed to be leash rules here but no one seems to follow em

★★★★★ — Krystle , Sep 2022

Playground equipment is open again! NO restrooms at this park, but plenty of room for kids and dogs to run. Please bag after your pets! Also great for a multitude of photos in any season.

★★★★☆ — T , Dec 2020

Nice Park towards the top of "the North Hill" in Pendleton. Playground equipment and space to run around. Nice trees. Nice view of the blue mountains from the top the park.

★★★★★ — Dan , Apr 2018

No bathrooms, but great park for a hot day with lots of shade. One child structure, and a couple of seating areas in a small valley at the top of the hill.

★★★★★ — Jude , Sep 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“Very nice big trees lots of shade we were actually at a yard sale across the street from it”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“NO restrooms at this park, but plenty of room for kids and dogs to run.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Quiet peaceful sloping valley protected from the winds and suns a great place for dogs to run and have funs”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I can always count on it to be quiet and calm, with not a lot of kids around, so my little one can play freely without bullies💜”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Fairly basic (no water fountains, didn't see any garbage cans).”

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Plan your run at Aldrich Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitependletonparksandrec.com
  • Phone(541) 276-8100

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Aldrich Park

1101 NW King Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.