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Cochrane Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 435 Google reviews · Running trail in Yelm, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cochrane Memorial 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.
Shaded park featuring ponds teeming with ducks and other wildlife, plus walking trails.
What runners say about Cochrane Memorial Park
“Cochrane Memorial Park – Review: Cochrane Memorial Park is a charming community green space known for its peaceful atmosphere and well-kept grounds.”
“A Cute little Park, it's not a large Park but it's semi scenic, during some periods of the year it's gorgeous, other periods you can really tell they let it go.”
“With plenty of shade trees and benches, it’s perfect for relaxing or reading outdoors.”
This is a great place to take a leisurely walk. The ponds have goldfish in them. There are also ducks with fuzzy little babies. Clean bathrooms and picnic tables are available.
Beautiful park with short gravel walking trails throughout. Saw lots of ducks, fish and a frog in the ponds. Safe for families. Clean and well maintained. Clean bathroom near parking lot. Great for a stroll with your dog. Now is the perfect time to visit to see the trees in bloom.
Excellent park for walks and enjoying the view. There's ponds, wildlife associated with ponds, nice trails and a nice bathroom near the parking lot. Highly recommend for going for a stroll, but if you're looking for a playground to get some energy out you're in the wrong place.
Great place for a late afternoon stroll with plenty of places to sit and contemplate nature or life. Bring your dog on leash. My chihuahua loves walking around the small pond
Trail conditions & character
“A Cute little Park, it's not a large Park but it's semi scenic, during some periods of the year it's gorgeous, other periods you can really tell they let it go.”
“With plenty of shade trees and benches, it’s perfect for relaxing or reading outdoors.”
“There's ponds, wildlife associated with ponds, nice trails and a nice bathroom near the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Cochrane Memorial 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteyelmwa.gov
- Phone(360) 458-3244
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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