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Frank Raab Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 344 Google reviews · Running trail in Poulsbo, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frank Raab 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.
Community area with basketball and volleyball courts, a skate park, a playground, and picnic areas.
What runners say about Frank Raab Park
“Large open fields, dog park, skate park, basketball hoops, playground, community garden, kids summer garden program, view of water, nice shade, well maintained”
“Large open fields, dog park, skate park, basketball hoops, playground, community garden, kids summer garden program, view of water, nice shade, well maintained”
So I've got a 6 year old dog and a 3 year old baby, this park covers the two of their needs. The off leash dog park is well maintained, supported by a maintenance crew, with fresh running water. Long room to run plus a wooded run along one side.
Super fun park with something for everyone! There is a covered picnic area with a grill outside. There are two jungle gyms to play on with a swing set. A volleyball area. Tennis and basketball court. Public bathroom. Community garden. Walking or biking trail. Lots of parking too. We had a ton of fun playing there!
I attend for the dog park, which is adequate, but the main side is well worn out with little grass but plenty of shade. The smaller section is grassy and partially shaded. Running water available. Very nice surrounding area to walk a dog on a leash.
This park has a lot going on. There's a large community garden. There's a skateboarding area. There's a fenced in dog park, a large kids play area, and basketball court. There is a decent volleyball/badminton area. There's a covered picnic area.
Trail conditions & character
“Large open fields, dog park, skate park, basketball hoops, playground, community garden, kids summer garden program, view of water, nice shade, well maintained”
“Restrooms are near the playground and seem adequate and clean.”
“It can be hard to find parking when it's nice out.”
“Large open fields, dog park, skate park, basketball hoops, playground, community garden, kids summer garden program, view of water, nice shade, well maintained”
“Large open fields, dog park, skate park, basketball hoops, playground, community garden, kids summer garden program, view of water, nice shade, well maintained”
“Then the kids park, two age group play structures right next to a water fountain and a gazebo.”
Plan your run at Frank Raab 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 360-779-9898
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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