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Columbia River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 825 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Columbia 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.
Riverside park offering fishing and picnics, plus a boat launch and river views.
What runners say about Columbia River Park
“Clean rest rooms and a beautiful view of the river.”
“This is a beautiful green place where you can walk along the river, sit at one of many benches, or even eat food at a table.”
“Very calm and peaceful atmosphere, pleasant people around, birds are singing - great for walking a dog or hanging with a kid.”
Visited the park after spending the afternoon at Turkey Hill Experience. A storm was rolling in so we didn't get to enjoy it a long as we wanted. The veterans memorial bridge set the scene with the storm clouds coming in. Very enjoyable place.
This is a beautiful green place where you can walk along the river, sit at one of many benches, or even eat food at a table. The view over the river and bridge is amazing, especially during the sunset.
Great access for boating. Pleasant walk along the river trail. Benches and docks along the riverfront to sit and enjoy the view. Nice spot for photos along and below the Veteran's Memorial Bridge..
This was a great starting point for the bike trail. Clean rest rooms and a beautiful view of the river.
Trail conditions & character
“A pavilion where one can have a picnic; a modest museum about Columbia inside; a closeup view of the art deco bridge and the river; a place to launch a boat.”
“Has plenty of parking and a covered pavilion with rocking chairs and tables.”
“Great park with a “marina building” that comprises restrooms, elevated pavilion and information areas.”
“Very calm and peaceful atmosphere, pleasant people around, birds are singing - great for walking a dog or hanging with a kid.”
Plan your run at Columbia River 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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