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Butte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 618 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermiston, Oregon · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Butte 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.

PavedOpen 24hLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park featuring a playground and a spray park, as well as a dog park.

What runners say about Butte Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (618 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Get to the very top and find a cross as well as a great view of the land scape”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The splash pad is fun for all ages, just a bit muddy.”

Not much else to do around the area but this was a pleasant surprise. The views were great and the hike to the top was nice. It wasn't too strenuous and it didn't take long at all. I wish there was an open path to the park right next to it. It looks like there used to be but we couldn't get through the fence.

★★★★☆ — Shannon , Apr 2019

Its a great place to go on a family hike.. Get to the very top and find a cross as well as a great view of the land scape

★★★★★ — Strangely , Aug 2020

Great dog park, nice little hike to the top of the butte for 360 degree views of the city, and a nice playground.

★★★★★ — Noel , Nov 2023

Really nice park. Well kept. Lots of open space and a playground with a fountain area that makes me wish I was a kid again. Walking trails up the big hill. The dog park is cut into two sections. One really big area and one little-too-small area.

★★★★★ — Gary , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 618 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Great dog park, nice little hike to the top of the butte for 360 degree views of the city, and a nice playground.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Great dog park, nice little hike to the top of the butte for 360 degree views of the city, and a nice playground.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Lots of equipment for the kids, but the restroom was locked.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Butte Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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, water — 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.
  • Websitehermiston.gov
  • Phone(541) 667-5018
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Butte Park

1245 NW 7th St, Hermiston, OR 97838

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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.