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Max Patterson

4.5 ★★★★★ 596 Google reviews · Running trail in Gladstone, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Max Patterson'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.

ShadedRestrooms

Vibrant park offering multiple playgrounds plus splash pads (some with jets) and slides. Relaxed spot, also featuring a tennis court and a water area for hot afternoons.

What runners say about Max Patterson

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (596 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“They have clean restrooms, and my favorite is the tennis court.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Splash pad is great for summer, lots of shade for the parents to sit in while kids play.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“This is a awesome park for all ages,they have the best spray pad in the entire area,we live in Portland and go there weekly in the summer.”

Pretty park, my daughter LOVES the splash pad. It's fairly clean and not usually too busy. Nice place to take your kids to run out some energy.

★★★★★ — Cassandra , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 596 reviews →

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Splash pad is great for summer, lots of shade for the parents to sit in while kids play.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“They have clean restrooms, and my favorite is the tennis court.”

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Plan your run at Max Patterson

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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.gladstone.or.us
  • Phone(503) 557-2769

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–6 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 Max Patterson

450 E Exeter St, Gladstone, OR 97027

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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.