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Woodland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 656 Google reviews · Running trail in Portage, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Woodland 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.
Green recreation area with a community center, covered picnic areas, a playground & more.
What runners say about Woodland Park
“Fun place all year round and things to do for all ages and pets include a dog park”
Woodland Park is a great place to bring the kids to play. They have multiple playgrounds, public restrooms, basketball courts, and halls you can rent. It's definitely a relaxing place to come too. They have a dog park to bring your furry friend to run and play
Very nice park with a walking path. For fellow #railfans there is a CSX mainline with a diamond and frequent traffic out of Chicago.
Good for sledding in the winter time. Parking lot was plowed and hill was good to go. Kids loved it. And best of all it's free.
Trail conditions & character
“Skate ramps, two different playgrounds, gazebo, multiple picnic areas, dog park, clean restrooms.”
“Skate ramps, two different playgrounds, gazebo, multiple picnic areas, dog park, clean restrooms.”
Plan your run at Woodland Park
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteinportageparks.com
- Phone+1 219-762-1675
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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