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Morrison Riverfront Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 402 Google reviews · Running trail in Aberdeen, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morrison Riverfront 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.
Waterfront, kid-friendly park featuring a playground, benches, picnic tables and doggy bags.
What runners say about Morrison Riverfront Park
“Clean, restrooms work (except the hand dryers), good parking, one weird little one lane access around an admin building.”
“The river is so pretty; the view of the bridge sometimes stunning.”
This is the nicest place in Aberdeen to relax and enjoy watching the water. You can enjoy a nice walk on a simple paved sidewalk or have a picnic at a table and let your kids play on the playground equipment and grass. I just love to get a quick treat from Starbucks or DQ nearby, sit in my car and unwind.
Stopped by on our way out of town to enjoy our dinner. In the heat of the day it would be a great place to enjoy the breeze. My son loved running around and thought the large boats and logging facilities across the way were "cool". I wasn't impressed there wasn't a functional restroom, only a portable potty.
Nice place to stroll along with my dogs. Not usually crowded. I've seen people fishing for salmon here not only off the dock but straight off the shore. There's a playground for children and at the end of the drive basically the end of the Park area I guess there is a place where you can get doggy potty bags in case…
Morrison is a place that I go for only ten minutes or so to escape the responsibilities of my life. It's got a walk on dock, it's got picnic tables, benches, a jungle gym area for the kids, a nice view of the water, parking and even bathrooms, though I've never used them.
Trail conditions & character
“It's got a walk on dock, it's got picnic tables, benches, a jungle gym area for the kids, a nice view of the water, parking and even bathrooms, though I've never used them.”
“It's got a walk on dock, it's got picnic tables, benches, a jungle gym area for the kids, a nice view of the water, parking and even bathrooms, though I've never used them.”
“It's got a walk on dock, it's got picnic tables, benches, a jungle gym area for the kids, a nice view of the water, parking and even bathrooms, though I've never used them.”
“I took a 25 minute walk there once with the dog and there were no trashcans along the route going away from the park which is my only problem with the place.”
“You can enjoy a nice walk on a simple paved sidewalk or have a picnic at a table and let your kids play on the playground equipment and grass.”
Plan your run at Morrison Riverfront 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteaberdeenwa.gov
- Phone+1 360-533-4100
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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