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River Run Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Oswego, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Run 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.
What runners say about River Run Park
“There's no playground, restrooms, or picnic area so it's often quiet with very few people.”
A small, undeveloped park with gravel trails that wind through the property and a path through the vegetation leading to the Tualatin River. A display featuring the historical Oswego Canal headgate and crank is located here as well. Good for a quick jog or walk.
A great little park to walk the dog. It's generally clean besides some dog poo here and there. There's no playground, restrooms, or picnic area so it's often quiet with very few people.
Trail conditions & character
“There's no playground, restrooms, or picnic area so it's often quiet with very few people.”
Plan your run at River Run 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Websiteci.oswego.or.us
- Phone+1 503-675-2549
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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