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Cedar River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 721 Google reviews · Running trail in Renton, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar River 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.
Community park featuring multi-use athletic fields, an aquatic center & a 300-seat theater.
What runners say about Cedar River Park
“It's very clean, safe, and the people are polite, with children, parents, couples, seniors, and people who go fishing in the lake.”
“Nice park along the cedar river and a beautiful trail to the washington lake”
It's a nice trail. I come here sometimes to do the Parkrun. It's a free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9:00. I'm not even getting chased by a Sasquatch. This morning I was pleased to see a couple of Renton police officers walking the trail. They are out there keeping people safe while they use the park.
Nice park along the Cedar River with a long paved trail along the river.
I took my dog for a walk on the Cedar River Trail. We stopped at the dog park. Ultimately we spent almost two hours there. I was very happy with the experience and I think my dog was ecstatic with the experience! It's a very nice completely fenced in area.
Cedar River Park in Renton is a park worth walking through frequently, enjoying the different trees, paths through the grass, places to share benches and rest, and finally, the beautiful Long Washington.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for my dog to swim and run around in the field afterwards to dry off.”
“Nice park along the cedar river and a beautiful trail to the washington lake”
“It is paved from Renton to Maple Valley and hard packed gravel from there to Black Diamond.”
Plan your run at Cedar River 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
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(425) 430-6700
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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