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Celebration Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,680 Google reviews · Running trail in Federal Way, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
9 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Celebration 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.

9 miLoopOpen 24hLit at nightDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Celebration Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,680 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“It is a well maintained park with restrooms,park benches,table, disabled persons parking,wheel chair accessible, and a large baseball diamond.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“A beautiful, well maintained park for a easy walk.”

A beautiful, well maintained park for a easy walk. If you're looking for a short walk to take the dog without physical challenges, this is a great choice. Also a hub for pokémon Go for any local players.

★★★★★ — Brenda , Jul 2024

Beautifully manicured fields and clean all around park! Absolutely amazed by the planes on the flight path to Seatac. You’re gonna either love it or get irritated after a while!

★★★★★ — Val , Aug 2023

Celebration Park is a wonderful park that caters to both children and adults, offering a range of entertainment and sports activities. With features such as slides and play areas specifically designed for children, the park provides a safe and exciting environment for them to explore and have fun.

★★★★★ — Rose , May 2023

This was my first time there. It is a well maintained park with restrooms,park benches,table, disabled persons parking,wheel chair accessible, and a large baseball diamond. The park is even designed in such a way that you can jog, walk or run. Over the years my grandson has taken his quad there and rode around.

★★★★★ — Miss , Jul 2022

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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 12 mentions

“Furthermore, the park provides convenient parking, making it easily accessible for visitors to enjoy the various activities without the hassle of finding parking spots.”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“It is a well maintained park with restrooms,park benches,table, disabled persons parking,wheel chair accessible, and a large baseball diamond.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“When looking for a park to walk my dog, I don't expect a lot of cement paths running alongside the road”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Furthermore, the park provides convenient parking, making it easily accessible for visitors to enjoy the various activities without the hassle of finding parking spots.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🔁 Loop trail

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Celebration Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Loop distance9 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • 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 — 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.
  • Websitefederalwaywa.gov
  • Phone+1 253-835-6960
  • 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 Celebration Park

1095 South 324th St, Federal Way, WA 98003

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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.