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Bowman Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 386 Google reviews · Running trail in Albany, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bowman 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.
Off-the-beaten-track waterfront park featuring trails, a boat ramp and picnic spots.
What runners say about Bowman Park
“This park has a nice dock to launch kayaks into the Willamette River, or walking path to take a walk on a beautiful day.”
This park has a nice dock to launch kayaks into the Willamette River, or walking path to take a walk on a beautiful day. Recently I launched my kayak in Corvallis and ended my trip here. This park has a life jacket borrowing program which is well used in the community.
Trail conditions & character
“Park has a nice beach with access at several spots wich is nice if you have dogs or kids .”
“Quite little park with restrooms, boat ramp, picnic tables and BBQ grills and life jackets”
Plan your run at Bowman 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofalbany.net
- Phone+1 541-917-7777
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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