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Spring Lake Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln City, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Lake Open Space'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.
Peaceful park with a paved path, an easy trail and a kid-friendly hike, plus a lake.
What runners say about Spring Lake Open Space
“There are plenty of gorgeous spots to appreciate nature here.”
“The walk around the pond was easy and very peaceful.”
I had no idea what this trail would be like, thought it was paved with a pretty little lake. There was a pretty little lake, but paved portion is very short and the actual trail is definitely not smooth so for anyone disabled or with stability issues not recommended but I am disabled and was able to do it but it was…
What a beautiful place! The walk around the pond was easy, flat, shaded, and soft, with a few really cool tree roots to navigate over. I walked the loop around the pond with my wife and pom. Took us about 30-40 minutes. It was very peaceful. If you stop and listen you can hear the trees sway in the wind.
A very beautiful place! The walk around the pond was easy and very peaceful. I'd say it's one of my favorites in Lincoln City. I think its a great hike for the whole family and your dogs as well.
When you want to circle a little lake, stop by. This isn't too crowded. There are plenty of gorgeous spots to appreciate nature here. Be careful on the bridge in the back! Sometimes it's muddy and hiking shoes are recommended. Be on the lookout for birds.
Trail conditions & character
“The walk around the pond was easy and very peaceful.”
“The walk around the pond was easy, flat, shaded, and soft, with a few really cool tree roots to navigate over.”
“There are plenty of gorgeous spots to appreciate nature here.”
“I had no idea what this trail would be like, thought it was paved with a pretty little lake.”
“Parking area off of Port Street and also street parking off of 14th.”
“Be mindful of your surroundings for this place has a LEASH LAW THATS NOT FOLLOWED.”
Plan your run at Spring Lake Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- 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.
- Phone+1 541-996-2154
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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