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Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Mountlake Terrace, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Matt Hirvela Bicentennial 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.
Casual park featuring a playground, fields for walking or play and a gazebo with a picnic table.
What runners say about Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park
“Not very exciting, but clean and good place to walk uninterrupted.”
“It's beautiful cute little play area lots of open grass for people to play and the trees that are there are super old very mature and just stunningly beautiful.”
Decent playground and a couple swings. Has a trail for working or jogging.
Little neighborhood park with a big open grassy area, walkway around the park with benches, playground, and a Gazebo with picnic table. It was sunny when I arrived and then started raining, and then the sun came back out along with a rainbow. Great spot for kids to bike around the park, or rollerblade.
My favourite little park. A great balance between open space and trees. Cute little jungle gym and lots of benches dotted along the trail should you want a rest. My husband and I love to feed the crows here and this is where we go for most walks.
This park is in my old neighborhood and they've changed it a lot by cutting down a lot of trees. It's beautiful cute little play area lots of open grass for people to play and the trees that are there are super old very mature and just stunningly beautiful.
Trail conditions & character
“Perfect park to bring your kids to play for a while and even for your dogs to run.”
“And later Lizzys He recommends the paved walkway that goes around the park.”
“It's beautiful cute little play area lots of open grass for people to play and the trees that are there are super old very mature and just stunningly beautiful.”
“A couple parking spots and lots of street parking.”
Plan your run at Matt Hirvela Bicentennial 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.
- Websitecityofmlt.com
- Phone+1 425-776-9173
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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