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Wildwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,343 Google reviews · Running trail in Puyallup, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wildwood 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.
80-acre grounds with many tree-studded picnic areas, trails, a playground, 2 ball fields & more.
What runners say about Wildwood Park
“Well-maintained I just wish there were more continuous hiking trails that had better signage and didn’t get interrupted by having to cross the road to continue.”
“This Park is heavily wooded so outside of summer time it will be chilly but it is beautiful.”
“it was amazing the park goes on and on and I love all the nature and animals and the walkways are well maintained and great for a peaceful walk.”
I grew up going to this park as a child and I hadn’t been in probably 20 years until a couple of weeks ago. I remember it was my favorite place because of the small waterfall/dam near the playground. We recently went there for some geocaching and just do some local hiking. I found the trails to be very confusing.
My husband and I got married here 7 years ago and it continues to be one of my favorite places in the world. If you've ever wanted to go to a place that literally could not scream "life in the PNW" any louder.... This is the quintessential spot to experience.
Great workout experience to be had. The map shows 20 stations. Some have been taken down or fallen apart. Yet, you can still train strength, agility, flexibility, endurance and explosiveness. Beginners, intermediate and advanced athletes can all benefit from this exercise trail.
I absolutely love this park. Lots of beautiful walking trails. See, I love to hunt for painted rocks #TacomaRocks #PuyallupRocks #PNWRocks & I figure, the more trails, the better chance people have hiding them, therefore the better chance I'll find one.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of walking trails, playgrounds, a cool waterfall to enjoy, bathrooms, common spaces with fireplaces, an excercise trail, and more.”
“I'd give 5 stars for the scenery range of ages for playground and safe stream, but there weren't signs pointing to the bathroom so as a first time visitor it was difficult.”
“Yet again this story trail actually started near the parking lot you had to cross the road to continue the trail until the end.”
“If you want to bring your children to play in the play Park you can and it also has shallow water to cool off and shade to prevent sunburn.”
“it was amazing the park goes on and on and I love all the nature and animals and the walkways are well maintained and great for a peaceful walk.”
“There are walking trails that are both paved and unpaved which are perfect if your a runner because my daughter's cross country team comes in here to practice weekly.”
“If you bring your kids/dogs to the little creek, make SURE to bring a change of clothes and lots of towels, this place can be a little muddy.”
Plan your run at Wildwood 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitepuyallupwa.gov
- Phone(253) 841-5457
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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