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Wintler Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,316 Google reviews · Running trail in Vancouver, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wintler Community 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.
12.5-acre riverfront park providing beach access, benches, picnic tables & scenic mountain views.
What runners say about Wintler Community Park
“This park not only has a clean and spacious beach, but also has several walking/biking trails nearby and spectacular views of Mt.”
“So lifek life jacket uo a d have fun its a beautiful place to play in the water find rocks and picnic.”
“Fall and winter is a great time to go if you want quiet and solitude broken only by the planes taking off and the occasional train.”
“Family friendly walking trails, great view of the beautiful Columbia gorge.”
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. I am writing this in my car since I am upset. Parking fees will be enforced starting May 1st and go through September 30th. I love this park. I come here often to walk along the river and decompress after a long day at work.
Love this park. My dog can run around on the beach with her long leash and then we walk the paved path along the river. It's beautiful. And especially nice when the weather is damp and you don't feel like getting your shoes dirty. There are always nice people as well.
My family loves this beach! My sons love swimming near the ducks that have been there the couple of times we’ve gone so far. I’m not sure if that’s their usual spot or we’ve just gotten lucky that they’re there. It’s nice to see the seagulls too.
It was a nice, small, and peaceful Park. The way in was challenging with lots of steep roads. The river views were amazing and beautiful. The walking trail is short FYI. I went on a cloudy and windy day so there were not many people there. Would love to visit it again
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great place to watch the sun set and there is room on the beach for everyone as well as public restrooms, picnic tables, walking trail and overflowing parking!”
“Great place for beach access of the Columbia River, and views of the Portland Oregon (PDX) airport as well as the boats.”
“Popular for people to bring their dogs to run around and have never been bothered by a dog whether on or off leash.”
“This is a great place to watch the sun set and there is room on the beach for everyone as well as public restrooms, picnic tables, walking trail and overflowing parking!”
“My dog can run around on the beach with her long leash and then we walk the paved path along the river.”
“Fall and winter is a great time to go if you want quiet and solitude broken only by the planes taking off and the occasional train.”
Plan your run at Wintler Community 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofvancouver.us
- Phone+1 360-487-8311
- 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 |
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