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Rotary Bark Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Gig Harbor, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rotary Bark 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.
Dog park featuring a fenced-off area for dogs to roam and play, as well as trails for walks and hikes.
What runners say about Rotary Bark Park
“Very well maintained and there is a water spigot available near the parking lot.”
“My dogs love it here, so much freedom, trails & wildlife to chase.”
I take my dog here everyday. Best dog park I have ever been to! The outer loop is just under a mile long and there is a clearing for dogs to gather as well. Very well maintained and there is a water spigot available near the parking lot. All owners and dogs are very friendly.
We took our golden doodle here on a Sunday around 2 p.m. The park was very busy, probably because the weather was so nice. Sixty-one degrees and sunny! Once you enter the gated area of the dog park, there is a wooded loop trail (with short interconnecting trails) you can walk with your dog off leash.
Wonderful! On leash or off. Water at stations and a beautiful place to walk. Met some lovely people and pooches!
Truly a fine place to take your dog to run free and play and meet other dogs and their people, all of whom are very kind. Safe parking and access at the Gig Harbor Fire Department HQ. Walk in a ways on leash to access a properly fenced, off-leash play area. Fresh water is usually available in jugs.
Trail conditions & character
“Once you enter the gated area of the dog park, there is a wooded loop trail (with short interconnecting trails) you can walk with your dog off leash.”
“The only negative is there is not a lot of parking but I did notice that people were parking in the fire training station lot nearby.”
“Once you enter the gated area of the dog park, there is a wooded loop trail (with short interconnecting trails) you can walk with your dog off leash.”
Plan your run at Rotary Bark 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepenmetparks.org
- Phone+1 253-858-3400
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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