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Hovander Homestead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,412 Google reviews · Running trail in Ferndale, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- 3.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hovander Homestead 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.
This riverside park features a historic house & wood barn, farm animals & antique harvest equipment.
What runners say about Hovander Homestead Park
“There’s so much space to explore, and it’s always peaceful and well maintained.”
“There is an old barn with vintage farm equipment, a beautiful garden and the original house in which you can have a guided tour and learn about the place.”
“There’s so much space to explore, and it’s always peaceful and well maintained.”
Beautiful Park for All Ages! Hovander Homestead Park is one of my favorite places to spend a relaxing day. The historic farmhouse, beautiful gardens, and open fields make it feel like you’re stepping back in time. It’s perfect for family picnics, walking trails, and seeing farm animals up close.
Family fun & adventure in Ferndale. Love the park year round convenient river access for dogs to swim. There is a large off leash area to play & sniff & meet other dogs to play & have fun while you’re also able to walk alongside your pet in the picturesque landscape of Hovander boat launch park.
Great place to take kids on a nice or cloudy day. Has long trails, play ground, lots of picnic benches that are clumped and spread out. Also has some animals to look at (not pet) like chickens, geese, bunnies and sometimes cows.
Wide-open park with ample trees and grass near the Nooksack River, with lots of history to uncover. Great quiet place to listen to the birds and bring your dog for a walk. Within walking distance of the Tennant Lake Fragrance Garden too, which is also worth checking out.
Trail conditions & character
“There is an old barn with vintage farm equipment, a beautiful garden and the original house in which you can have a guided tour and learn about the place.”
“Great quiet place to listen to the birds and bring your dog for a walk.”
“There’s so much space to explore, and it’s always peaceful and well maintained.”
“Clean bathrooms, lovely gardens and lots of nice shaded picnic tables.”
“They have a garden, ducks, rabbits, chickens, a playground, lots of tall trees, a covered picnic area with grill, and a large free parking lot.”
Plan your run at Hovander Homestead Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Loop distance3.2 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Websitewhatcomcounty.us
- Phone(360) 384-3444
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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