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Etta Turner Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Orchard, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Etta Turner 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.

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park with picnic tables situated on the waterfront within Westbay Center, offering opportunities for walking.

What runners say about Etta Turner Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (116 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“A beautiful place to watch the bay , meet my grandson there couple of times a week.”

I usually come down here and do my walk around the water and it's peaceful it's a nice place you can walk your dogs or you can take your kids for a walk you can walk or you can go running and on top of that when you go to the past you have different seats where you can sit down and enjoy the view and look over the…

★★★★★ — Deana , Jul 2025

This is not really a park. It's more like a boardwalk. Great for roller blading, bike riding, and walks with your puppy. Come watch the birds and enjoy the cool breeze. And don't forget to check all the local restaurants and stores as you walk by.

★★★★★ — Noel , Mar 2022

Such an awesome walk. The Bridge and the geocache there is really cool and the view is so beautiful. There are sea otters that come in and out there and you can sit at the table during summer or the park bench and just watch the beautiful sunsets! Connected to an awesome walking trail!

★★★★★ — Zac , Jul 2026

Very very nice new addition to the path by the hotel and apartment complex. I took my dog there and she loves it. Only concern is the amount of, what I assume to be, goose poop on the path... There's a lot. Maybe it should be cleaned a little more. It's a wonderful place and I hope it gets keep looking beautiful!

★★★★☆ — Katie , Jun 2019

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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 14 mentions

“If people wanna go to a big park there's SK regional and Manchester state park but this one has a nice view.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Don't miss it n bring your kids n dogs n hunger🤪”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“It's more like a boardwalk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Etta Turner Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8:30 PM

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 Etta Turner Park

1327 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366

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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.