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Washington Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 285 Google reviews · Running trail in Walla Walla, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Washington 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.

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What runners say about Washington Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (285 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“A few clean picnic tables are available and during the summer, entertainment is provided by crazy kids playing in the Waterpark and the occasional dog playing in the ample field.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Beautiful park with playground, tree-shaded picnic tables, ample room, and a water park.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Has a fun splash pad for kids of all ages to play at along with a playground and a couple soccer fields.”

First time at this park small is the only issue that I have. Slides are somewhat steep for small children. The scenery is well taken care of my son had fun running around the fields.

★★★★☆ — Stephanie , May 2019

Lots of squirrels to watch, a decent playground for kids. Only downside is one of the swings had a jagged metal spot where the chain attaches and there's not much toddler friendly equipment unless they're very good climbers and steady walkers.

★★★★★ — Kimberly , Sep 2021

This park has a great water play area and I love to watch "the kids" play on warm days!...nice playground set too. Nice little path circling around most of the perimeter of the park for walking.Caution...this is not a place to "hang out" as it gets dark in the evenings and never leave your children unattended here..

★★★★☆ — Colleen , Sep 2021

Great little park... it has a water feature which is great for kids during warmer months... and plenty room to walk the dogs. Only problem is a few habitual off leash dogs... and only because my dogs have had problems with off leash dogs (no owner control/recall).

★★★★☆ — Shawna , Nov 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“A few clean picnic tables are available and during the summer, entertainment is provided by crazy kids playing in the Waterpark and the occasional dog playing in the ample field.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Beautiful park with playground, tree-shaded picnic tables, ample room, and a water park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The bathrooms are a bummer, doors dont lock.”

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Plan your run at Washington 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewallawallawa.gov
  • Phone(509) 527-4527

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Washington Park

700 W Cherry St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.