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Bradley Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Puyallup, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bradley Lake 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.

Paved1 miScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Popular kid-friendly park featuring a playground, 1-mile-long lake trail, baseball fields and fishing spots.

What runners say about Bradley Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (116 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Really well maintained park with decent space for trails to walk or an ok space for kids to ride a bike and a few spots to fish.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful park within the city of Puyallup have a lake for birds and trails to walk and benches to seat and picnic area also a beisball fireld”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“The park is dog friendly and kid friendly with a fairly expansive playground.”

One of the nice things about Puyallup are some of the local park. This is a really nice one. Very nice and clean playground right next to the parking lot, a 1 mi loop walk around the lake, and plenty of space to spread out on the grass if you can find a place that's not covered in goose poop.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Apr 2024

Bradley Lake Park is one of my favorite places to go for a short walk. The main trail is just .8 miles, paved and wide. Then there are side trails for a more woodsy experience. I love to go there, especially when it's not too busy, and listen to nature.

★★★★★ — S , Apr 2019

Great remodeled kid play area! There are two separate play areas one for younger children that has a soft spongy ground cover. And one for older kids that has a variety of climbing activities in it. There's a bathroom for both men and women, but bring your own napkins.

★★★★★ — Bonnie , Apr 2019

Lots of parking. Nice paved walking trail around the lake. Children 14 & under or 70+ can fish.

★★★★★ — Joe , Jul 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 10 mentions

“Decent playground near the parking lot, while having another overflow lot across the street.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful park within the city of Puyallup have a lake for birds and trails to walk and benches to seat and picnic area also a beisball fireld”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“The park is dog friendly and kid friendly with a fairly expansive playground.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Nice paved walking trail around the lake.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Mens/women's bathrooms off of the trail a short walk from the parking lot and playground.”

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Plan your run at Bradley Lake 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
  • Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • 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.
  • Websitecityofpuyallup.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Bradley Lake Park

7th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

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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.