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McKenzie Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermiston, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from McKenzie 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.

PavedLit at nightScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about McKenzie Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (251 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“This park is so clean and tidy I like this park very much so if you get a chance perhaps you should go down and check it out nice place to chill and meditate and pray to God 🙏”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“What a beautiful place to display the Old Classic's that are locally owned vehicles.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“A nice quiet place to be alone by yourself to go deep and reflect on the simpler things in life.”

Great place to go take your kids to run around, have a picnic or BBQ. Very clean

★★★★★ — Ang , Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 251 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“What a beautiful place to display the Old Classic's that are locally owned vehicles.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“good parking with overflow parking”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“A nice quiet place to be alone by yourself to go deep and reflect on the simpler things in life.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at McKenzie 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitehermiston.gov
  • Phone(541) 667-5018
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 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 McKenzie Park

320 S 1st St, Hermiston, OR 97838

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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.