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Willamette Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 Google reviews · Running trail in West Linn, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
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Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Willamette 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.

LoopRestrooms

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and a boat ramp, plus swimming, fishing, and kayaking.

What runners say about Willamette Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (586 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“clean, good place to bring ur kids, bring da family its a nice park clean bathroom.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Willamette Park is a beautiful park with an abundance of wildflowers berries, and birds, evan an eagle on occasion.”

From OM Massage, with love and gratitude At dawn we walk where rivers meet, In morning hush, the world feels sweet. The sun peeks out, soft golden light, And shadows dance on waters bright. Reflections hold the trees, the sky, A gentle breeze comes drifting by.

★★★★★ — Om , May 2025

Beautiful park! Lots of trails and great water.I want to kayak one of the many places to put in:) Nice picnic areas

★★★★★ — Thorne , Jun 2023

Bigger then I thought! Was able to walk around and not run into people or dogs even when it was busy with people fishing, boating and swimming. I haven’t figured out how but I think you can reserve the canoes that are stationed there. Nice park!

★★★★☆ — Kristinah , May 2023

Playground, splash pad, boat launch, sports fields, water access to two Rivers and some nice (but short) trails... What more could you ask for in a park? Oh, also close to the restaurants in the Willamette area.

★★★★★ — Jeff , May 2019

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Lots of parking, horse shoe pits, large play area for kids, water park like fountains in the summer, picnic tables, gazebos and nice clean restrooms.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewestlinnoregon.gov
  • Phone+1 503-557-4700
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 am–10 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 Willamette Park

1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068

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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.