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Independence Sports Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Independence, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Independence Sports 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.
Park featuring a dog zone, a boat launch and multiple soccer fields.
What runners say about Independence Sports Park
“Clean, safe open fields with ample parking.”
A very peaceful area, great cross country running trail, boat launch area for all kids of personal water craft. Off leash dog park zone, open green space for all sorts of ball sports. And the path connecting it to the city park is a peaceful walk along the river.
The park is great for calisthenics. It provides rope climbing, pull up bars, tire flipping, and soft trails to jog or walk on. There is also a soccer field and a boat launch for the river.
This piece of land is phenomenal. So many FREE activities to choose from. And with the new extended path that reaches this park, more accesavacc to the community.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean, safe open fields with ample parking.”
“Off leash dog park zone, open green space for all sorts of ball sports.”
Plan your run at Independence Sports 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.
- 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.
- Websiteci.independence.or.us
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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