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Butler Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 Google reviews · Running trail in Gresham, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Butler 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.
Spacious neighborhood park with grassy areas, basketball courts and playgrounds.
What runners say about Butler Creek Park
“It is well kept, and has a lot of lovely pathways to walk along; one even leads to a beautiful waterfall.”
“There is a large pathway that circles around the play area with beautiful trees, a water fountain, and a trail that also circles Butler Creek Pond.”
“Very quiet and calm with many options for play—playground, swings, a pond with ducks and a beautiful forest trail that is manageable by stroller.”
This is a quaint little park with a play structure for young kids and older kids. There's also walking trails to a pond and there's also a duck pond nearby as well. We love it here and take walks whenever we can. Lots of geese and ducks. Very clean as well.
I grew up coming to this park so it definitely has a soft spot in my heart.. I learned how to ride a bike here and ran around in the trails throughout the park. It is such a great place to live around. Many wonderful memories here! Located in a cute and safe neighborhood.
A pretty quiet and relaxing spot, exactly what you need if you want to escape the busy streets for a while. It’s simple, with a few trails and open spaces, but that’s what makes it pleasant.
It's a very nice place, for what is essentially a neighborhood park. It is well kept, and has a lot of lovely pathways to walk along; one even leads to a beautiful waterfall. There are also a lot of ducks and geese. Don't bring bread to feed them though.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a large pathway that circles around the play area with beautiful trees, a water fountain, and a trail that also circles Butler Creek Pond.”
“If you are sports minded, full basketball court, area for volleyball, open area for soccer or playing ball with your kids or your dog.”
“Very quiet and calm with many options for play—playground, swings, a pond with ducks and a beautiful forest trail that is manageable by stroller.”
“There is a large pathway that circles around the play area with beautiful trees, a water fountain, and a trail that also circles Butler Creek Pond.”
“Very quiet and calm with many options for play—playground, swings, a pond with ducks and a beautiful forest trail that is manageable by stroller.”
Plan your run at Butler Creek 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 trailheadwater — 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.
- Websitegreshamoregon.gov
- Phone(503) 618-2929
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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