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Tam O'Shanter Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 911 Google reviews · Running trail in Kelso, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tam O'Shanter 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.
Grassy park for baseball games and soccer alongside a playground, plus a disc golf course.
What runners say about Tam O'Shanter Park
“The park is well kept and has ample parking including handicap.”
“All our welcome of all ages.”
Great park with baseball pitches, playground and a walking trail with views of the cowlitz river. There were several bees hovering around the picnic area, but we moved to a different table and didn't have any problems
I went there to run on the dirt trail that surrounds the park. Although, its not very long, it is peaceful 😉
Great place to bring a picnic. There are many shade trees and picnic tables. Open space for dogs and kids to run around. Nice walking trail. Right off I-5, so easy access and works as a great spot to meet up with family. Sports complex, restrooms available, lots of open grassy fields!
We stopped by before a football game. It's a nice playground especially for climbers. Parking is easy, covered areas nearby, and close bathrooms. Bathrooms have flushing toilets and running water, but are kind of smelly and gross.
Trail conditions & character
“Sports complex, restrooms available, lots of open grassy fields!”
“The park is well kept and has ample parking including handicap.”
“Kelso Rotary drive thru Xmas lights are fantastic.”
Plan your run at Tam O'Shanter 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitekelso.gov
- Phone+1 360-423-1371
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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