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Southern Lites Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Happy Valley, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Southern Lites 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.
Creek-side neighborhood park (no longer with a playground) featuring a basketball court, a short trail and picnic tables.
What runners say about Southern Lites Park
“This is a clean, quiet park with a playground, small basketball court, picnic tables, and short path to a bridge and creek.”
“Quiet litte spot with a small kids park, basketball court and hiking trails that lead to a small stream that you can put your feet in.”
Beautiful creek walk with a graveled and at some parts, wooden path. Cool bridge goes over the creek. Interesting houses and backyards on the hill above. No parking lot but don't be afraid to park on the side of the road across from the park entrance.
This is a clean, quiet park with a playground, small basketball court, picnic tables, and short path to a bridge and creek. I enjoyed my time here.
Nice quiet little neighborhood park. Small playset good for young kids, hiking trail along a stream.
Nice park....they have a play set for kids to play on. Nice walking path as well. No bathrooms
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet litte spot with a small kids park, basketball court and hiking trails that lead to a small stream that you can put your feet in.”
Plan your run at Southern Lites 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
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