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Glenn Otto Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,443 Google reviews · Running trail in Troutdale, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glenn Otto Community 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.
What runners say about Glenn Otto Community Park
“It was a nice size with clean bathrooms and a nice size kitchen.”
“Close to historic highway but, for the most part, quiet and peaceful.”
Came here for a private celebration on a very hot day! Our party used the community building. It was a nice size with clean bathrooms and a nice size kitchen. I believe it accommodated a group of about 100 people. Fyi: the building does not have AC. It was Very hot in the building for an evening (5-8pm) event.
A nice rustic river beach with attentive and capable life guards. There’s a smidge of swift river as the river jogs right to line up under the bridge. Lots of access to gray sandy Oregon river beaches.
This is a nice park with a kids playground, kitchen area and lots of picnic tables and places to sit. The bathrooms appeared clean. The signage is a bit confusing as it states no dogs but then another sign says dogs welcome on leash so we are still not sure if dogs are allowed or not or where they are allowed.
Really nice park. Bigger than it looks on the map. The forested parts are really lush and the river running through is nice. It was almost empty at 11am on a Saturday. Posted signs that no pets are allowed. Seems like a good place to enjoy nature with the family.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a parking lot that shares with parking for river access and a small restaurant.”
“There are picnic tables and barbecues at the park as well as bathrooms.”
“The signage is a bit confusing as it states no dogs but then another sign says dogs welcome on leash so we are still not sure if dogs are allowed or not or where they are allowed.”
“Close to historic highway but, for the most part, quiet and peaceful.”
“There is handicap parking and some paved smooth paths.”
Plan your run at Glenn Otto Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetroutdaleoregon.gov
- Phone+1 503-665-5175
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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