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Shadywood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 424 Google reviews · Running trail in Hillsboro, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
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Confirmed from Shadywood 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.
Public park with many mature trees, a children's playground & picnicking facilities.
What runners say about Shadywood Park
“There are a lot of large trees for shade and multiple benches & tables to sit/ eat a picnic at.”
“Hanging out in the park late at night is kind of sketch but it’s very peaceful of your just trying to have a good time with yiu”
Shadywood Park is a quiet park within a nice neighborhood. Right next to Eastwood Elementary School. It's super doggy friendly with many doggy bag stans, in case you forgot your own doggy bags. There are many trails for you to walk your dog on.
This park is a gem. We found it as one of the parks in the area. We love how there is a lot of shade in the evenings. We also love how there is a lot of space for our toddler to run around. I think it would be nice even without kids, and I think it would be nice to have a picnic there, though I have never done either.
Real cute park. There are a lot of large trees for shade and multiple benches & tables to sit/ eat a picnic at. There's even some BBQ stations for use. The playground is a good size and has a lot of different aspects to keep your kiddos occupied and having fun.
very cool park! Just here for a visit, but if i lived in the area it would be a perfect place to bring my pup for a nice walk, or the nieces to play on the park structures - my personal favorite was the stationary hammock, that is a first i have seen and definitely think more parks should have it 🫠
Trail conditions & character
“Amazing place to have a picnic, barbecue, walk with your dog, or just to take your kids to play.”
“There are a lot of large trees for shade and multiple benches & tables to sit/ eat a picnic at.”
“There is a restroom structure right next to the parking lot, for the public to use, as well as a public porta potty.”
“Hanging out in the park late at night is kind of sketch but it’s very peaceful of your just trying to have a good time with yiu”
“There is a restroom structure right next to the parking lot, for the public to use, as well as a public porta potty.”
Plan your run at Shadywood Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehillsboro-oregon.gov
- Phone+1 503-681-6120
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