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Portland Park & Recreation

4.7 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Portland, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Portland Park & Recreation'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 nightDog-friendlyRestrooms

Popular destination, featuring baseball fields, soccer pitches and picnic tables. Relaxed venue for recreation via swings, playgrounds and walks. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

What runners say about Portland Park & Recreation

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (103 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“They have a well-maintained paved walking trail, a disc golf course, and a storybook trail amongst other great features.”

Go here every Tuesday and occasionally Sunday. The parking lot and walk trails were just sealed and marked. Much cleaner appearance now. There is a clean restroom near ball fields and a older one near playground. Fantastic place to get your exercise and walk your dog.

★★★★★ — Laura , Aug 2022

This park has a lot of new playground equipment. It also includes a great walking loop and lots of interesting history to explore. It's part of the Daniel Boone Wilderness trail. Which he established with his trailblazers and includes a 200 mile trail through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia, to Kingsport, Tennessee.

★★★★★ — Victoria , Feb 2022

A gem for Portland. They have a well-maintained paved walking trail, a disc golf course, and a storybook trail amongst other great features. Great Park!

★★★★★ — Sonja , May 2025

This park has a lot to offer. For me the perimeter path is used for exercising. Used to run, but the hips have me walking now. Have a look at the nearby historical school house while you're there. The library is near the tall flag pole.

★★★★★ — Marc , Mar 2022

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Fantastic place to get your exercise and walk your dog.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There is a clean restroom near ball fields and a older one near playground.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“They have a well-maintained paved walking trail, a disc golf course, and a storybook trail amongst other great features.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Portland Park & Recreation

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofportlandtn.gov
  • Phone+1 615-325-6464

Hours

Monday 8 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm
Friday 8 am–4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Portland Park & Recreation

321 Portland Blvd, Portland, TN 37148

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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.