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Schmid Family Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Washougal, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Schmid Family 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-friendlyQuiet

Dog-friendly park featuring a trail, grass lawns and river access.

What runners say about Schmid Family Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Its well maintained and clean, a big field to run around, and a trail down to the water.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Although this place is not crowded, I like the fact that you have an upper area where the grass is kept short and a lower area where you can walk by the river.”

Although this place is not crowded, I like the fact that you have an upper area where the grass is kept short and a lower area where you can walk by the river. I sometimes dog sit a dog who is not good with other dogs. This space is large enough that we can still walk and avoid any other dogs.

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Jan 2022

New park in Washougal. Looking forward to seeing what gets planned for it. For starters, a simple mowed path/trail around the perimeter for running/walking would be great!

★★★★☆ — Marty , May 2017

Perfect park for my pup! He loves it here. Its well maintained and clean, a big field to run around, and a trail down to the water. I BEG the city not to add renovations; the park is perfect the way it is!

★★★★★ — Bree , May 2025

Great neighborhood park with plenty of open space, river access, and walking trails. It's well maintained, quiet, and a nice place to spend an afternoon. One of those hidden gems that makes living in this area even more enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Simeon , Jun 2026

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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 14 mentions

“Great place to take ur dog for a swim and have some privacy from all the crowds.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Although this place is not crowded, I like the fact that you have an upper area where the grass is kept short and a lower area where you can walk by the river.”

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Plan your run at Schmid Family 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitem.facebook.com
  • Phone+1 360-835-2662

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 pm

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 Schmid Family Park

1407 32nd St, Washougal, WA 98671

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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.