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Grand Prairie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 523 Google reviews · Running trail in Albany, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grand Prairie 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.
10-acre green space with a fishing pond, playground, picnic areas & basketball courts.
What runners say about Grand Prairie Park
“The grounds seem to be clean and well maintained.”
“Beautiful Park, Very Well Taken Care of, has Benches and Picnic Tables Restrooms, Basketball Court.”
“Lots of pretty scenery, ample seating all over the park, a basketball court, a creek/pond, ducks galore, plenty of shade, a playground, convinient location.”
“So peaceful and relaxing.”
I really love this park. There's always ducks there to take photos of. I find it really relaxing and I walk through it about twice a day. if you want to just visit a place with a nice stream and relax and watch some ducks this is the place to be.
Great neighborhood park, with Periwinkle Creek running through it. Basketball court (night lighting available) and covered area for picnics, with grills for BBQs and a lot of ducks. A good place to take a walk, or take the dog out to for some fun.
Great to bring young kids. It has a pond. But DO Not FEED THE DUCKS or ALLOW DOGS IN THE WATER. IT WILL TRY TO EAT THE DUCKS. Their are also geese and a playground to and if you walk over to this fence you can see a pot bellied pig named tidies.
Wonderful place to walk my dog. Addy loves going here. Also a spacious park I have taught yoga at! Great place for family gatherings too.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Park, Very Well Taken Care of, has Benches and Picnic Tables Restrooms, Basketball Court.”
“Children Play Area Lots of Walking Areas, Dogs are Welcome (Has Dog Station) And Lots of Ducks”
“Lots of pretty scenery, ample seating all over the park, a basketball court, a creek/pond, ducks galore, plenty of shade, a playground, convinient location.”
“Beautiful Park, Very Well Taken Care of, has Benches and Picnic Tables Restrooms, Basketball Court.”
Plan your run at Grand Prairie 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.
- Websitecityofalbany.net
- Phone+1 541-917-7500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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