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Bear Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,427 Google reviews · Running trail in Medford, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bear Creek 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.
Public area with skate park, BMX track, outdoor amphitheater, covered pavilion & sports facilities.
What runners say about Bear Creek Park
“This is a lovely, well kept park, with a covered area for picnicking, playground, and paved pathways along Bear Creek, part of the Greenway.”
“Great trails, fun park for the kids, all around good spot to hangout especially with the beautiful weather we've been having!”
“The playground is really equipped for all ages to safely play.”
This is a lovely, well kept park, with a covered area for picnicking, playground, and paved pathways along Bear Creek, part of the Greenway. It's close to medical facilities, a good place to kill time while waiting for someone there.
Fun park with great walking path. Unique old wooden play structure; awesome hide and seek spot. Tennis courts, skate park, and during the summer they play movies, and music in the park! In the fall watch the salmon spawn. Bear Creek Greenway - bike path runs right through it and there is also a dog park!
Hands down the best park we have enjoyed. Fun for everyone here. Our dog enjoyed it just as much as we did. Over 20 miles long and so much beauty all around. Everyone should stop at this park and see what it has to offer. Fun for families and tons of neat fun things for the children to enjoy.
Local beautiful park. Fun for the kids, teens, adults and your pet. Park has a Playground, Skate Bowl, Dirt Track for Bikers with hills, Tennis Court, Outdoor Theater (Seasonal), Party Canopies for day use and Party Reservations, Fenced Dog Area, Creek that runs trough the park and a Bike Path that runs all through…
Trail conditions & character
“The kids were all welcoming and included play time with my friends son, who is full-time in a wheelchair.”
“Great trails, fun park for the kids, all around good spot to hangout especially with the beautiful weather we've been having!”
“No soap in the bathroom, but since we're just passing through I'm not sure if that's a normal occurrence.”
“They have bathrooms, 2 great roll down the grass hills, and a huge play structure.”
“A bit nervous as those without homes frequent the parking lot in their cars.”
“Bear Creek Greenway - bike path runs right through it and there is also a dog park!”
“This is a lovely, well kept park, with a covered area for picnicking, playground, and paved pathways along Bear Creek, part of the Greenway.”
Plan your run at Bear Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemedfordoregon.gov
- Phone+1 541-774-2400
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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