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West McMinnville Linear Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in McMinnville, Oregon · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from West McMinnville Linear 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.

PavedOpen 24hLit at nightDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about West McMinnville Linear Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (35 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A walk out Linear Park then up Westside then over to Tice Park and then back is my favorite.

★★★★★ — Philip , Dec 2017

Grass area and very, very few trees. Carefully where you step, but bring a blanket or fold out chair if you are staying long. Otherwise, great ace to walk through.

★★★★★ — Frn , Jul 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 35 reviews →

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 5 mentions

“People really need to clean up after there dogs”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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💡 Lit for night running

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at West McMinnville Linear 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — 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.
  • Websitemcminnvilleoregon.gov
  • Phone(503) 434-7310
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 West McMinnville Linear Park

1750 SW Sesame St, McMinnville, OR 97128

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Running trails near McMinnville

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Westside Bicycle/Pedestrian Greenway

4.1 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

McMinnville, OR

MixedLitDog-friendly

under a mile away

West McMinnville Linear Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

McMinnville, OR

PavedLitDog-friendly

Park with a playground and slides providing a space for kids to play.

under a mile away

Discovery Meadows Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 834 reviews

McMinnville, OR

PavedShadedDog-friendly

A climbing wall, splash park & playground are all available at this public community park.

under a mile away

West Hills Neighborhood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

McMinnville, OR

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Family-friendly place with a play structure and swings, plus an open grassy area.

under a mile away

City Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews

McMinnville, OR

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooden playground surrounded by towering trees, plus an indoor pool. Picnic tables.

1.2 miles away

Linfield’s Wellness Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

McMinnville, OR

1.5 miles away

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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.