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Clark Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 261 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clark 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.
Relaxed neighborhood park with creeks and playgrounds for the kids.
What runners say about Clark Creek Park
“The trails are well-maintained and offer a variety of difficulty levels for hikers of all skill levels.”
“Clark Creek Park is a beautiful natural setting that is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors.”
“Beautiful spot for a picnic with trees for shade and a few picnic tables and benches.”
“The park is filled with lush greenery and provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
“Despite it being hot, my dog just loves to go to the water.”
Update: As of March 2024, I believe there’s a gentleman named Jim working on this park. He’s done a great job. The paths are clean and clear and edged. The Ivy has been ripped down off of the sequoia tree. The grass is mowed. This place looks great. —— Original Beautiful park gravely let down by the parks department.
Clark Creek Park is a beautiful natural setting that is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. The park is filled with lush greenery and provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The trails are well-maintained and offer a variety of difficulty levels for hikers of all skill levels.
Cute little neighborhood park with nice trees and flowers growing, with a couple of streams and bridges running through the property. Basketball court and small playground. There are a couple of picnic benches dotted around the park but I recommend bringing a blanket and sitting by the stream.
A little of everything in a quaint neighborhood park. The creek runs year round, sometimes with water striders and minnows or tadpoles. Connects to neighborhood streets but has comfy semiprivate feel. Open grass with shady spots, easy walking path, but some rough spots.
Trail conditions & character
“Great to walk your dog, have a picnic, take your kids to or just stop and relax.”
“Clark Creek Park is a beautiful natural setting that is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors.”
“The park is filled with lush greenery and provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
“Beautiful spot for a picnic with trees for shade and a few picnic tables and benches.”
“Wheelchair accessible ( tho rouph in places) path runs clear through and out the back side on Vista.”
Plan your run at Clark 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
- Websitecityofsalem.net
- Phone+1 503-588-6261
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:45 pm |
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