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Pioneer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 502 Google reviews · Running trail in Pendleton, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pioneer 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.
Longtime park with a playground, bandstand, picnic tables & lots of trees, plus an old cemetery.
What runners say about Pioneer Park
“The tables looked clean in the picnic area, the park was empty, had clean bathrooms, shade, and was SO fun.”
“The tables looked clean in the picnic area, the park was empty, had clean bathrooms, shade, and was SO fun.”
“So yeah, fun for kids of all ages.”
This is a fun wooden park located on north hill in Pendleton Oregon that has been thru a lot over the past few decades, but it still stands strong, proud & colorful AF Thanks to the community coming together each time its had a rough time or went through what its went through EVERY time its had a set back.
Very fun and pleasant place for children and teens! The play structure is safe and sturdy with plenty of room! So many places to climb and run, the possibilities are endless! The only down side is that they remove the tire-swing every once in a while, it's often gone for about 3-7 days and then returns.
Plenty of space to play on the park equipment & off! Space for your dogs to run around also! Recommend for families to enjoy!
Trail conditions & character
“Parking wasn't great, but it's in a beautiful part of town.”
“The tables looked clean in the picnic area, the park was empty, had clean bathrooms, shade, and was SO fun.”
“It's quite large, and has a lot of activity for the kids to climb, slide, spin, swing, etc.”
“The tables looked clean in the picnic area, the park was empty, had clean bathrooms, shade, and was SO fun.”
Plan your run at Pioneer Park
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitependletonparksandrec.com
- Phone(541) 276-8100
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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