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Wapato Hills Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 590 Google reviews · Running trail in Tacoma, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wapato Hills 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.
Public park offering picnic tables and basketball courts, plus a playground and hiking trails.
What runners say about Wapato Hills Park
“But the paths on the hill themselves don't look very well maintained and give the impression of a wild, abandoned place.”
“Park is beautiful, trails are neverending the dog loves it.”
“Park is beautiful, trails are neverending the dog loves it.”
Good, hilly, medium sized public park with hiking/running trails, basketball courts, playground and ball field. Limited public parking - the only I could find is at the corner of South Fife st and 58th.
Excellent park to visit in the spring, very quiet aside from the occasional cargo plane coming in for a landing at the nearby base. Def want to come back and explore more of the trails with the dog.
Park is beautiful, trails are neverending the dog loves it. Perfect for a baseball, basketball, and big enough for football games for family and friends 👍👍
The best place to walk,do jogging, running. Well kept.Also good place to walk dogs. kids loves to go there on playground.
Trail conditions & character
“Def want to come back and explore more of the trails with the dog.”
“Love the view of the lake, ducks are entertaining and playground is fun for kids.”
“Limited public parking - the only I could find is at the corner of South Fife st and 58th.”
Plan your run at Wapato Hills 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparkstacoma.org
- Phone+1 253-305-1000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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