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Homewood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Milwaukie, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Homewood 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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Compact park also featuring a playground, a trail and a play structure for kids.

What runners say about Homewood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (74 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice little nature trail connecting two adjacent neighborhoods. One side has a park bench and is near a church. The other side leads to a children's playground and another park bench. At the corner there's a nice little corner store too.

★★★★★ — Faust , Jun 2023

Small park bordering a church with a quaint little trail that feels very woody. Great for young children and small dogs, but wouldn't recommend for larger dogs with more energy.

★★★★★ — Spencer , Mar 2019

Wondeful wood chip path through the park that is guaranteed to make you believe you're in the forest. Great for being part of your neighborhood walks. Also a good playground for the kids and a picnic area.

★★★★★ — Jonas , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 74 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Great for young children and small dogs, but wouldn't recommend for larger dogs with more energy.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Wondeful wood chip path through the park that is guaranteed to make you believe you're in the forest.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Homewood 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitencprd.org
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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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Homewood Park

10821 SE Home Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.