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Shaded Running Trails in Oregon
Oregon has 87 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 40 cities and towns — Albany, McMinnville, Portland, Hillsboro and 36 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,613 reviews
Scenic 230-acre park overlooking the river with multiple habitats, hiking trails & nature programs.
Noble Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,593 reviews
Forested 38-acre park that features paths, boardwalks & bridges for nature enthusiasts to explore.
Sam Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,203 reviews
Community park offering tennis courts, picnic tables with BBQ grills & a paved walking trail.
Red Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,264 reviews
Relaxed, well-loved city park featuring duck ponds, playgrounds, and basketball courts along with picnic facilities.
Sorosis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,003 reviews
Shaded, grassy park with disc golf, a rose garden, a large play structure & Columbia River views.
Timber Linn Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 988 reviews
Grassy park featuring a veterans memorial, athletic fields & a playground, plus a lake for fishing.
Woodmansee Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,005 reviews
Outdoor activity space with a soccer field, disc golf & tennis courts, plus trails & a playground.
Geiser Pollman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 901 reviews
City park with a playground and a bandstand, plus picnic tables, and a restroom.
Bohemia Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 875 reviews
Clean park boasting an amphitheater and a fountain, along with play areas.
Discovery Meadows Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 834 reviews
A climbing wall, splash park & playground are all available at this public community park.
Marquam Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews
193 acres of undeveloped land & over 5 miles of hiking trails with forested scenic views.
Fernhill Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Bird-spotting refuge (where dogs and bikes are not allowed) featuring walking trails, picnic tables, wetlands and waterfalls.
Wortman Park | East entrance
4.2 ★★★★☆ 713 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly spot for walking, disc golf, barbecues, and play structures.
Ochoco Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 643 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, skate park, BMX track and water feature.
Mount Tabor - Stairs
4.8 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
Hiking area with picnic tables and walking trails, plus a playground and scenic overlooks.
Graham Oaks Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
250-acre park offering trails through oak & conifer forests, plus a wetland for bird-watching.
Max Patterson
4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Vibrant park offering multiple playgrounds plus splash pads (some with jets) and slides. Relaxed spot, also featuring a tennis court and a water area for hot afternoons.
Foothills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Grassy waterfront park with picnic areas and walking trails, plus a platform overlooking the river.
Delta Ponds
4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews
This natural wetlands area is a popular destination for bird-watching, fishing, biking & hiking.
George Rogers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Riverfront park with playgrounds and picnic tables for swimming and kayaking as well as boat launches.
Grand Prairie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
10-acre green space with a fishing pond, playground, picnic areas & basketball courts.
Albany Dog Park at Timber Linn Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 527 reviews
Lakeside park featuring three fenced-in dog runs and an unfenced area for off-leash play next to the water.
Pioneer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Longtime park with a playground, bandstand, picnic tables & lots of trees, plus an old cemetery.
Gilbert Creek Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews
Park offering fields & courts for baseball, soccer & tennis, plus a paved walking trail & dog park.
Kinder Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 502 reviews
Recreational oasis featuring a colorful children's playground, grassy fields & a baseball diamond.
Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Sprawling riverfront park featuring a playground and trails for walking, jogging and biking.
Stella Olsen Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
Popular park featuring a playground, streams and trails as well as an amphitheater.
Centennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Kid-friendly park with playground equipment, soccer fields and a splash pad for kids.
Hyland Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 399 reviews
Natural woodlands on 30 acres with a play area & trails, mature Douglas firs & bird-watching.
Shadywood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews
Public park with many mature trees, a children's playground & picnicking facilities.
Hidden Creek Park West
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Playground featuring a giant wooden spider along with slides, an obstacle course, and a climbing wall.
Claggett Creek Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 427 reviews
Grass park featuring a soccer field, a basketball court and a play structure.
Whistlers Bend Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Popular, picturesque park offering camping (including yurts) and a disc-golf course near the river for swimming and floating.
Cross Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Park with footpaths, picnic tables and benches along the Clackamas River.
Kelly Butte Natural Area
4 ★★★★☆ 437 reviews
Wooded park featuring steep hiking paths & wildlife-viewing among the evergreens.
Quince Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Sprawling green space with playgrounds, picnic tables and picnic areas, plus a walking path.
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
4.6 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Shady park featuring creeks and a river for swimming, plus grills, picnic tables and hiking trails.
Risley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 335 reviews
Lush community space featuring sand pits, swings and playgrounds, as well as tennis and basketball courts.
Willamette Park And Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
This 287-acre riverside area has trails, a playground & soccer fields, plus a disc-golf course.
Joryville Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews
Quiet park with scenic views from the hillside and multiple walking loops, plus shaded picnic spots.
Town Center Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Park with a water feature, playground, picnic tables, and basketball court, plus free events.
Canby Pond
4.4 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews
Shaded park featuring play equipment, picnic tables and fishing opportunities, along with an outdoor amphitheater.
Clark Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 261 reviews
Relaxed neighborhood park with creeks and playgrounds for the kids.
Ed Grenfell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Relaxed spot featuring fenced-in areas for dogs, plus picnic tables.
Woods Memorial Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
Native trees & greenery cover this heavily wooded park that features paved paths & hiking trails.
Rotary Nature Preserve at Tice Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Forest trails for walking and meditation, plus a creek and a peaceful setting.
Mosby Creek Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Paved trail that follows a former rail line and has a bridge.
Dawson Creek
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Calm park featuring a stream and ponds, plus walking trails popular for bird-watching.
Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Park featuring a playground, a picnic pavilion, and a public restroom, plus BBQ grills.
Mill Race Path, Jasper Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Scenic, tree-lined paved trail along a river that's popular for walking, biking, and jogging.
Settlemier Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 245 reviews
Park featuring a skate park, a playground and picnic tables.
Hunter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
10-acre park featuring tennis courts, ball fields & picnic areas, plus a playground & seasonal pool.
Templin Beach Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 216 reviews
Natural riverfront recreation area for walks, picnics & water sports with a boat ramp & rest rooms.
Wait City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Tree-lined town-center park featuring playgrounds and a gazebo.
Clark Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Tree-filled green space featuring a disc golf course, plus a playground and picnic tables.
Oregon Hills Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Sustainability is at the heart of this park with solar power & native plants for storm control.
Kane Road Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Park featuring a playground and trails that winds through the woods.
Singleton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Quiet park on the river featuring picnic benches (some shaded) and a brick fireplace.
Pioneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Shaded, family-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a playground for younger kids.
Galen McBee Airport Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Memorial park with trails through the woods, picnic tables, and a large mushroom-shaped structure.
Bob Newton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews
Clean, shady area featuring a playground, basketball and tennis courts.
Chehalem Glenn & Gettman Loops
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Looping hiking area amid serene woods and hills, connected to a golf course.
Croisan Creek Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews
Wooded hiking and biking trail featuring a surprise paved section.
Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 143 reviews
Popular park featuring several trails for hiking, along with a picnic area and benches for resting.
Fanno Creek Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Easy paved trails popular for biking, jogging and dog-walking wind through nature areas.
Bull Mountain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Park with grassy areas, picnic tables, hiking trails and wood animal sculptures.
Langer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 121 reviews
Green, manicured, kid-friendly play area featuring swings, slides and a play structure.
Witham Hill Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 113 reviews
35-acre wooded open space with a 1-mile hiking trail, wetland habitat & scenic views.
Robinwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Neighborhood greenspace boasting a kid-friendly play area, a skate park and a water area.
Marks Slough Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Looping and clean riverfront trails for walking and biking, with benches for resting.
Ashbrook Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Kid-friendly green space featuring benches, swings and a playground.
Ashland Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
7 creekside acres with a community garden, playground, multi-use field & walking path.
Eades Park
4 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus trails for walking or riding bikes.
Blanton Ridge Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Well-maintained hiking area with a range of trail options, from short to 12-mile treks.
Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Dog-friendly trails through rhododendron groves, forests, and wetlands (easy to moderate).
Cook Park Greenbelt
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Scenic trail that follows the Tualatin River, featuring paved pathways and tall trees.
Gabbert Butte
4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Hiking area known for its elevation gain, and kid-friendly trails.
Aldrich Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Shady green space with playground equipment and grassy slope for running and picnicking.
Northern Wasco County Parks & Recreation District
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Kid-friendly park offering a playground and a pool area (the latter sometimes closed), plus plenty of parking.
Banks-Vernonia State Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Well-kept, mostly shaded trail system popular with cyclists and hikers alike, and known to be home to fossils.
Sherwood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews
Park and playground with a grassy area and picnic tables, as well as restrooms.
Simpson Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
Park with a public restroom featuring kid-friendly hiking trails and a biking trail.
Eco Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
Park featuring wooded trails and a disc golf course winding through the trees and along an asphalt path.
River View Natural Area Trailhead
4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a forest.
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- Woodburn
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- Grants Pass
- Hermiston
- Lebanon
- Lincoln City
- Medford
- Milwaukie
- Molalla
- Monmouth
- Oregon City
- Springfield
- Sweet Home
- West Linn
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