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Dudley Carter Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Running trail in Redmond, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Dudley Carter 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.

Open 24hShadedScenicStroller / ADAQuiet

Modest green space named after a famous wood-carving artist with some of his work onsite.

What runners say about Dudley Carter Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (133 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Another wonderful visit to scenic Dudley Carter park!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The view of the river is nice and park has lots of shade in the summer.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Even though its next to the street, the walk from the parking lot I parked at was really lush and quiet.”

Wonderful scenery all through the trail. My phone is full of photos. Mr Dudley Carter's wooden carvings are just amazing. There are so many different types to trees and plants to look around. The river gives a calm feeling. Love walking here.

★★★★★ — Suma , May 2019

Very pretty park next to the river and a great place to stop at while on the sammamish river trail

★★★★★ — Josh , Jun 2023

Beautiful park. My absolute favorite part is the Haida House, I love the beautiful totems on the building. Its next to a river/creek and it was really calming to meditate here. Even though its next to the street, the walk from the parking lot I parked at was really lush and quiet.

★★★★★ — Emily , Jul 2020

Dudley Carter park is along the Sammamish River trail. Being close to the Redmond Town Center, it provides a good place for kids play and for adults to spend family time with a nice walk in the park while watching the wood carvings by Dudley Carter. The park's history is interesting. A nice place for a nice break.

★★★★★ — Amit , Apr 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“The view of the river is nice and park has lots of shade in the summer.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The view of the river is nice and park has lots of shade in the summer.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Even though its next to the street, the walk from the parking lot I parked at was really lush and quiet.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Best place for cyclists, for a stroller ride with your kids or a jogging and walking.”

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Plan your run at Dudley Carter Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteredmond.gov
  • Phone(425) 869-7447

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 Dudley Carter Park

7447 159th Pl NE, Redmond, WA 98052

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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.