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Lake Sacajawea Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,509 Google reviews · Running trail in Longview, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
3.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lake Sacajawea 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.

3.5 miOpen 24hScenicRestroomsQuiet

Sprawling lake-themed park with a Japanese garden, walking paths, playgrounds and trees with interpretive signs.

What runners say about Lake Sacajawea Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,509 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“This gem of a park boasts a well-maintained walking path around the lake, several playgrounds and ducks galore—who don’t seem bothered at all by visitors.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“This was a gorgeous, large park that we enjoyed walking around.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Mostly quiet except for the fourth of July fireworks week, live music in the park on Thursdays evenings in the summer, and the occasional geese.”

Beautiful fall colors! This is the perfect time to go walk around the lake and look at all the colors of the trees that are changing. Don't forget to take your camera! And, as fall passes, the trees and foliage get more brilliant in their colors! So don't just go once...🍂🍁🍂

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Sep 2025

One of the few parks that is designed similar to what I've visited in Europe. Lots of picturesque and breath-taking views, wonderful playground, and we spotted a juggler, otters, ducks, people without masks (95%), few interesting sculptures and nice walking paths. What a gem!

★★★★★ — Ganna , Nov 2020

Great place for walking, jogging, kyaking, fishing, and a picnic. The fall and spring times have the most amazing colors. There are three different play grounds for different ages of kids.

★★★★★ — Aaron , May 2019

Beautiful lake in the middle of city. Very good bank access plenty of free parking. Very nice walking trails. Playgrounds for the kids. Picnic tables and benches . Great park for the whole family. I fished 2 days once for bluegill with kids. Came back the next day to bass fish no luck either time.

★★★★★ — Barry , Jul 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“This was a gorgeous, large park that we enjoyed walking around.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Mostly quiet except for the fourth of July fireworks week, live music in the park on Thursdays evenings in the summer, and the occasional geese.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Lots of places to sit, a bathroom, a lot of ducks and geese in and around pond, and playground for the kiddos.”

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Plan your run at Lake Sacajawea Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance3.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemylongview.com
  • Phone(360) 442-5421
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Lake Sacajawea Park

1199 W Kessler Blvd, Longview, WA 98632

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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.