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Callanan Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 274 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelton, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Callanan 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 24hDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Secluded, green space offering softball and baseball fields, plus basketball courts, picnic tables, swings and a playground, as well as trails.

What runners say about Callanan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (274 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 14 mentions

“The bathrooms are always clean and the red swing can fit 2 small children so there is no arguing over whom gets pushed in it.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's very quiet and relaxing with a decent park, baseball diamond, basketball court and even a small nature walk.”

Callanan park is awesome with their being trails you can walk on, a restroom, a gazebo, kids toys, a baseball park, grills and more.

★★★★★ — Blaine , Jan 2025

It's a busy park. I go to shoot hoops and there is only one basketball hoop there so sometimes it's a wait. Usually not to bad though. Always have a baseball game going on there or practice so it's never boring. Great play area for kids and there is a couple little trails in the woods that are fun for a quick explore.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Sep 2021

One of my favorite parks to go to. It's very quiet and relaxing with a decent park, baseball diamond, basketball court and even a small nature walk. The bathrooms are always clean and the red swing can fit 2 small children so there is no arguing over whom gets pushed in it... For now lol. 10/10

★★★★★ — Rob , Apr 2021

Nice playground very clean nice bathroom parking lot is large and ahaded dogs allowed. I brought my cat to walk in the grass very peaceful picnic tables all around

★★★★★ — Ducky , Sep 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.

🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“They have a nice little playground for the kids, the bathrooms are cleaned and stocked every day, and there is a covered area for reunions and parties.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The reason I give a 4 star is because the gravel parking lot has a lot of pot holes and sometimes has people squatting in their cars.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's very quiet and relaxing with a decent park, baseball diamond, basketball court and even a small nature walk.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Nice playground very clean nice bathroom parking lot is large and ahaded dogs allowed.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Callanan 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.
  • 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.
  • Websitesheltonwa.gov
  • Phone+1 360-426-4491
  • Social 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 Callanan Park

400 W E St, Shelton, WA 98584

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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.