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Black Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 741 Google reviews · Running trail in Post Falls, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Black Bay 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.
Calm bay-side park, an inlet of the Spokane River, offering hiking trails, swimming and tennis courts.
What runners say about Black Bay Park
“The natural beauty of this area is stunning, with well-maintained trails that offer peaceful views of the water and surrounding woods.”
“The natural beauty of this area is stunning, with well-maintained trails that offer peaceful views of the water and surrounding woods.”
“The natural beauty of this area is stunning, with well-maintained trails that offer peaceful views of the water and surrounding woods.”
“Would recommend for a relaxing walk and beautiful views for all ages.”
Gorgeous!!!! Family friendly! Newly installed restroom is nice to have when coming here with kiddos. Rope swing, skipping rock's, cliff jumping, swimming, trails, and more. This place is must visit especially in the summer😊
Our pup Rifka loves coming here for walks and we quite enjoy coming here as well! The trails are paved or graveled and you can choose to stick to the loop they provide or do a little easy hiking in the treed area, where gravel marks the trails. Great place to bring your dog!
What a nice park to end up in Post Falls. Took the Centennial Trail from Spokane all the way to the park and it was super easy. Great place to sit next to the water and refuel. The park itself was very scenic and has nice walking trails and great views of the water. Not very many people for a Saturday either.
Really nice park, lots of parking, good bathrooms and plenty of spots to get wet. Although many spots are steep to the water but the trail is paved, so no problem with the stroller.
Trail conditions & character
“The natural beauty of this area is stunning, with well-maintained trails that offer peaceful views of the water and surrounding woods.”
“I walked here with my Yorkie on a leash and some people were walking behind us with bigger dogs without leashes on.”
“The natural beauty of this area is stunning, with well-maintained trails that offer peaceful views of the water and surrounding woods.”
“Google maps says on the directions that you can drive all the way to the river but you can’t, it just ends at the parking lot with the walking trail.”
“The trails are paved or graveled and you can choose to stick to the loop they provide or do a little easy hiking in the treed area, where gravel marks the trails.”
“Really nice park, lots of parking, good bathrooms and plenty of spots to get wet.”
Plan your run at Black Bay 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepostfallspolice.gov
- Phone+1 208-773-0539
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
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