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Waterhouse Powerline Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 211 Google reviews · Running trail in Beaverton, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Waterhouse Powerline 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.
15-acre park with walking trails, a soccer field, picnic tables & a play area with slides & swings.
What runners say about Waterhouse Powerline Park
“There aren't a lot of trees (it's a powerline area after all) but the trees that are there are absolutely beautiful in the fall.”
My apartment is right off this path, I walk it everyday. Love the nature trails!
Walking this pathway is overall really nice with a gentle incline, and for me it has just the right amount of slope to help me get back into the habit of distance walking again.
I walk along this park with my dogs every day, especially since it's so close to our condo. It has great walkways, and there is a LOT of grass. There aren't a lot of trees (it's a powerline area after all) but the trees that are there are absolutely beautiful in the fall.
Long paved trail good for biking, walking or running under power lines. It does cross some busy roads but very well marked with flashing lights. Multiple off trail distractions like FM, playgrounds and strip mall work bakery and various restaurants.
Trail conditions & character
“I walk along this park with my dogs every day, especially since it's so close to our condo.”
“Long paved trail good for biking, walking or running under power lines.”
“Walking this pathway is overall really nice with a gentle incline, and for me it has just the right amount of slope to help me get back into the habit of distance walking again.”
“There aren't a lot of trees (it's a powerline area after all) but the trees that are there are absolutely beautiful in the fall.”
“It does cross some busy roads but very well marked with flashing lights.”
“The walkway is wide enough for three strollers side by side.”
Plan your run at Waterhouse Powerline Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- 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.
- Websitethprd.org
- Phone(503) 645-6433
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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