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Town Square Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,166 Google reviews · Running trail in Federal Way, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 9 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Town Square 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.
What runners say about Town Square Park
“Safe, clean and lots of unique things to play on.”
“The playground is big and has something for all ages including a water fountain for hot days.”
Its a great park. The zip line is a fav among kids. Its clean and the track is pretty long..i just took off a star coz there is barely any trees in the park..so there isnt a lot of area with shade. On a bright sunny day,u can get pretty hot. They do have covered area with tables but it gets filled pretty fast.
Fun for all ages! Summer time they run the water sprinklers for the kiddos. There's a jungle gym, short and adult size hoop. Also, covered picnic tables for parties and get togethers.
Went for a run here early in the morning. It's not bad, but it's not designed for that. There's also a nice flight of stairs nearby.
This park has just about everything one could want in an urban setting - comfortable walking path, large grassy area, playground, beautiful native flora, a pond, a covered picnic area, restrooms, and parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Restrooms and water fountains right next to the splash zone area.”
“Great place, lots of space to eat, picnic, walk the dogs, and of corse let the kids play.”
“The playground is big and has something for all ages including a water fountain for hot days.”
“Nice spot in central Federal Way for a walk, short level loop around an open green space.”
“This park will only get better especially as the area around the park gets denser in preparation for the Link Light Rail station that I think will open in 2024.”
Plan your run at Town Square Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Loop distance9 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefederalwaywa.gov
- Phone+1 253-835-6960
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 4:30 am–10 pm |
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