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South Hill Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,089 Google reviews · Running trail in Puyallup, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South Hill Community 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.
Neighborhood park offering paved walking trails, a kids' play structure, a field & a dog area.
What runners say about South Hill Community Park
“Clean and well maintained, currently some work being done on the playset at the moment I think but the kids enjoy it every time we stop by.”
“The paved trails are also very nice as its shaded enough from the sun for most of the hike and still have some places to relax in the sun.”
“I visited South Hill Community Park and it’s a nice, peaceful spot for a quick outing.”
“Fully paved, all dogs on leashes, family friendly, easy walk.”
This park has a nice sized playground, a big field for sports, and it's next to a 3 mile loop trail. Great for kids and pets.
Great trails for kids to bike ride, while grandparents walk. Places to sit and rest and a few picnic tables around the loop path. Shady in a lot of the path soace, clean and options to make a long hike or short. Path is wide enough for traffic both ways. Very enjoyable time!
The trails are nicely maintained, paved, and stretch a good distance to connect a few parks. The playground is fun for kids up to about 9 or 10. The bathroom is relatively clean, although the locks are broken, so you will want a second person to help watch the door.
Great park with playground and trails. The playground has a climbing structure and slides. There is a ton of parking. The trails are paved, and we saw several leashed dogs. Restrooms were a Porta potty when we were there for a run.
Trail conditions & character
“Somewhere on the trail, but I didn't find it🤣 good place to take the dog and the girls.”
“The paved trails are also very nice as its shaded enough from the sun for most of the hike and still have some places to relax in the sun.”
“The bathroom is relatively clean, although the locks are broken, so you will want a second person to help watch the door.”
“I visited South Hill Community Park and it’s a nice, peaceful spot for a quick outing.”
“This park has a nice sized playground, a big field for sports, and it's next to a 3 mile loop trail.”
“The paved trails are also very nice as its shaded enough from the sun for most of the hike and still have some places to relax in the sun.”
Plan your run at South Hill Community Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteco.pierce.wa.us
- Phone(253) 798-4049
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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