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Lions Club Roadside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 460 Google reviews · Running trail in Mount Vernon, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lions Club Roadside 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.

BoardwalkScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Lions Club Roadside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (460 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“A lot of picnic tables, green grass, public restrooms and great views of the river check all the boxes for the reason to stop and check it out.”

The Mount Vernon Lions Club Riverside Park is well designed with beautiful landscaping. There is a long cement / brick walkway above the river that is perfect to wall along. The walkway is about 8 feet wide and has benches along the route. There is plenty of parking and is accessible for people with limited mobility.

★★★★★ — Tiffany , Jul 2022

Great little place with a great view of the SkagitRiver, connects to the Riverwalk trail. Restrooms. Parking.

★★★★★ — Heather , Dec 2023

Watch the River flow ~~~ Connect with Riverside and Kulshan Trails. Restrooms, picnic tables and shelter rest on a grassy area along Skagit River in Washington State.

★★★★★ — Dory , Apr 2019

No fish, gets of fun in the sun. All trails to the river are up and down , this way that way, and in the brush. Well worth the small hike.

★★★★☆ — Elisha , Jul 2018

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“A lot of picnic tables, green grass, public restrooms and great views of the river check all the boxes for the reason to stop and check it out.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“A lot of picnic tables, green grass, public restrooms and great views of the river check all the boxes for the reason to stop and check it out.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is plenty of parking and is accessible for people with limited mobility.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“You can start here and walk along the boardwalk of old downtown mount vernon, where you'll find local restaurants along the river!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“There is plenty of parking and is accessible for people with limited mobility.”

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Plan your run at Lions Club Roadside 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
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemountvernonwa.gov
  • Phone(360) 336-6215
  • 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

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 Lions Club Roadside Park

501 Freeway Dr, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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Running trails near Mount Vernon

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Burlington Dike Trail

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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.