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Lakewood Active Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 382 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Lakewood Active 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Grassy park with swings, slides and other play equipment, plus a basketball court, BBQ grill and picnic tables.

What runners say about Lakewood Active Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (382 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Park is clean with well maintained open grass fields open walking paths throughout the entire park.”

The playground set looks like it is a bit of American gladiator training tool. But, It has three or four different slides that my daughter frequently dives head first down. Park is clean with well maintained open grass fields open walking paths throughout the entire park.

★★★★☆ — Dan , Aug 2022

I really enjoy this park because i can see all 4 of my kids wherever they go. The playground offers several fun slides, bridges, and climbing toys. There are swings off to one side and a very large field for running around. The basketball court is small but does get used often.

★★★★☆ — Mandy , Jun 2018

Big open space! Lots of grass to play and run. Big trees to hide behind for hide & seek! Love the play structure for my toddlers as well 👍🏼

★★★★★ — Michael , Aug 2021

Take care of your Park enjoy your park show appreciation and show the workers how you enjoy your neighborhood park help keep it clean where ever can enjoy having picnics ,safe place for the kids has to play , sports, picnic meetings, picture taking, protect your parks where you can enjoy walking the trails with safety…

★★★★★ — Mary , Jun 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Not many people or dogs at the park today so far.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Nice little park but no bathroom, and the water fountain doesn't drain.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Nice little park but no bathroom, and the water fountain doesn't drain.”

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Plan your run at Lakewood Active 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityoflakewood.us
  • Phone(253) 983-7887

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–9 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 Lakewood Active Park

10506 Russell Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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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.