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Clark's Creek Park South
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Puyallup, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clark's Creek Park South'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.
Popular community park featuring trails and a playground, plus a dog park.
What runners say about Clark's Creek Park South
“Tougher trails are more challenging when it's wet and can get muddy and slippery in places but the main trails are well maintained.”
“Its got fields to play in, nice playground, dog park, wooded trials, party areas, and all this surrounded by wetlands, creeks, and most notably the gorgeous Clark's Creek.”
Love this park! Nice playground with a bathroom near and picnic tables both covered and out in the field next to the playground. The trails are clean and beautiful greenery. A little incline here and there but not much. There is cute little information boards down by the creek.
Excellent park with seceral miles of wooded trail. Beautiful forested ravines. Well groomed trail and opportunities for Puyallup Loop link up.
Good spot to park and hit the amenities before hitting the trails. The trails are largely unmarked and even the Puyallup Loop Trail gets confusing as some posts are just leaning up against fallen trees… better maps of the area could benefit park goers.
Trails of different caliber in this park. Tougher trails are more challenging when it's wet and can get muddy and slippery in places but the main trails are well maintained. There are plenty of wild flowers to keep your eyes busy and small crafted wood bridges to help navigate through the wetlands.
Trail conditions & character
“Its got fields to play in, nice playground, dog park, wooded trials, party areas, and all this surrounded by wetlands, creeks, and most notably the gorgeous Clark's Creek.”
“Its got fields to play in, nice playground, dog park, wooded trials, party areas, and all this surrounded by wetlands, creeks, and most notably the gorgeous Clark's Creek.”
“Four-Mile Loop Trail: If you’re looking for a trail that truly feels like nature, the first half of this loop delivers.”
“Nice playground with a bathroom near and picnic tables both covered and out in the field next to the playground.”
Plan your run at Clark's Creek Park South
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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