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Fort Borst Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,738 Google reviews · Running trail in Centralia, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Borst 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.
Recreation area with a variety of sports fields, an arboretum, picnic spots & walking trails.
What runners say about Fort Borst Park
“we grabbed up on some takeout food and relaxed in the shade and enjoyed the atmosphere .”
Literally right off the freeway is this little gem of a park...very historical in its past it is definitely worth the visit. Was there in the late afternoon and it was not too busy and it was good to see the people enjoying themselves. Dogs a plenty and wild critters to boot.
While driving north from Portland, we needed a place to stop with the kids. We stopped in Centralia because of easy food off the highway, but soon realized there was a park nearby. First, we drove in the wrong entrance and could not find the playground. Just baseball fields and historical buildings.
This is a review for Borst Dog Park. Two large areas for the pups to play. One large & one small dog areas. Large open spaces, a little dusty but not bad. No restrooms for people and no water for your dog. Be sure to bring your own! The actual Fort Borst Park is pretty cool.
A beautiful park and a fun learning experience for everyone. We learned so much and got to experience old-time traditions and the way people once lived. We were told to come back during lilac season. They said the path lined with blooming lilac bushes is incredible to walk through.
Trail conditions & character
“It did look like the lake could use some water and good cleaning but good place to even bring your dogs.”
“There's also some nice open wooded area for lots of running if the playground is not your style.”
“I also used the restroom, there, but was confronted with a vagrant of some sort and an overflowing urinal.”
Plan your run at Fort Borst 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.
- Websitecityofcentralia.com
- Phone+1 360-330-7688
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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