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Joe Dancer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 517 Google reviews · Running trail in McMinnville, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Joe Dancer 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.
100-acre facility with sports fields as well as undeveloped land alongside the Yamhill River.
What runners say about Joe Dancer Park
“The one water fountain we tried did not work, but other than that, it was a great and well-maintained park.”
“Beautiful park, fields of grass for sports, a little play ground, surrounding Forrest to explore!”
Quite extraordinary of a park. It has everything for everybody. Nature trails to hike, sports fields, playgrounds, what a awesome find. Even a old hobo memorial(I guess, check pics) and a cool little skate park ...what a blast.
Nice park with a whole lotta ball fields. There's also a short trail along the river, an ok skateboard park, and massive play structure. Seriously, it's huge and awesome. It's the biggest one I've ever seen.
Joe Dancer Park is a fantastic spot for outdoor activities in McMinnville! The park is spacious and beautifully maintained, with plenty of amenities for everyone. There are well-kept sports fields, playgrounds for the kids, and lovely walking trails along the creek.
This is a very fun walk many different trails a water fountain and bathrooms. fun and convenient. beautiful for a mid day walk lots of bird anf flowers. A park a baseball field and a soccer field.
Trail conditions & character
“One thing to note at Joe Dancer park is that they apparently close off access to the interior roads and parking lots during the winter.”
“This is a very fun walk many different trails a water fountain and bathrooms.”
“Beautiful park, fields of grass for sports, a little play ground, surrounding Forrest to explore!”
“The one water fountain we tried did not work, but other than that, it was a great and well-maintained park.”
Plan your run at Joe Dancer Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemcminnvilleoregon.gov
- Phone(503) 434-7310
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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