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McCosh Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 937 Google reviews · Running trail in Moses Lake, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from McCosh 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.

Open 24hShadedScenicRestrooms

Sprawling open area on the water offering sports courts, a water park, picnicking & an amphitheater.

What runners say about McCosh Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (937 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The live music was excellent the park was clean the people were kind great family day!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Stunning waterfront park fairly good sized includes an amphitheater and tennis court.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Lots of shade and right on the lake.”

McCosh Park is a spacious and lively park that offers a variety of amenities for families, friends, and solo visitors alike. It features a humongous open field, perfect for dogs to run freely and for people to enjoy casual games of volleyball, badminton, or just soaking up the sun.

★★★★★ — April , Jul 2025

Such a great park. Lots of shade and right on the lake. The amphitheatre is very nice as well. We come here for the farmers market every Saturday.

★★★★★ — Shawn , Aug 2025

Such a nice park to visit. We came for the annual buddy walk. Great stage. Great view. Nicely maintained. Has restrooms.

★★★★★ — D , Oct 2025

Great park for walking an swimming when pull is open an carnival is here

★★★★★ — Robert , Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 937 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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Huge park with bathrooms, and enough space where there can be a crowd of people and you can still have your leg room.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Stunning waterfront park fairly good sized includes an amphitheater and tennis court.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Lots of shade and right on the lake.”

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Plan your run at McCosh Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • Websitecityofml.com
  • Phone(509) 764-3805
  • 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 McCosh Park

401 W 4th Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837

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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.