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Harper Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Orchard, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harper 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.
Family-friendly park featuring a baseball field, trails and a beach.
What runners say about Harper Park
“The fisher, crab and squid people don't always clean up after themselves so the dock can be trashy at times.”
“Beautiful simple park with a fenced in field (on 3 sides), a shelter with picnic tables and a stunning bit of wood with lovely trails winding through it and a little stream too!”
“The trail path is pretty short but its a peaceful place to be in nature all you hear is birds and waters running through.”
Beautiful short little trail with a cute bridge. A little covered eating area with picnic benches. Will stop again if in the atea.
Beautiful simple park with a fenced in field (on 3 sides), a shelter with picnic tables and a stunning bit of wood with lovely trails winding through it and a little stream too! No bathrooms here. No playground.
We live nearby and it's the most amazing place. The people you run into are friendly and the dogs love to play and you have the ability and so grateful there's bags that you can pick up your dogs restroom break. I love this park as well as my dog does
The park is very nice, with a baseball field, picnic area, hiking trail and interpretative signs for the history and nearby estuary. The only thing missing, and it's a big miss, is the lack of a restroom or Porta Potty at the least.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful simple park with a fenced in field (on 3 sides), a shelter with picnic tables and a stunning bit of wood with lovely trails winding through it and a little stream too!”
“The people you run into are friendly and the dogs love to play and you have the ability and so grateful there's bags that you can pick up your dogs restroom break.”
“The people you run into are friendly and the dogs love to play and you have the ability and so grateful there's bags that you can pick up your dogs restroom break.”
“The trail path is pretty short but its a peaceful place to be in nature all you hear is birds and waters running through.”
Plan your run at Harper Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitekitsap.gov
- Phone(360) 337-5350
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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