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Big Meadow Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Molalla, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Big Meadow 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.

Dog-friendly

What runners say about Big Meadow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (53 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean park with plenty of rubbish bins, soft bouncy turf under the playground equipment, plenty of benches, and doggie bags.”

Clean park with plenty of rubbish bins, soft bouncy turf under the playground equipment, plenty of benches, and doggie bags. Great place for a walk or to relax. The playground equipment and benches are starting to show their age though.

★★★★★ — William , Feb 2026

A nice park for it's small size. Best for small children and walking the dog. It's also a great place to sit on the bench, list to the frogs, and calm down after a long day.

★★★★☆ — Joseph , Jan 2018

Nice neighborhood Park, small but well maintained. Most people are considerate and clean up after their dogs but there are those that don't take responsibility and leave piles so beware when walking in the grass.

★★★★★ — Caring , Jun 2019

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Most people are considerate and clean up after their dogs but there are those that don't take responsibility and leave piles so beware when walking in the grass.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 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 Big Meadow Park

909-930 June Dr, Molalla, OR 97038

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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.