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Apple Valley Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Atascadero, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Apple Valley 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.
Grassy area surrounded by trees and picnic tables, with barbecues.
What runners say about Apple Valley Park
“Not a lot of amenities besides a few picnic tables, shady paths, and a big open lawn area.”
“There is plenty of room to have your own quiet little place if that's what you'd like.”
Cute little park nestled in a small neighborhood . It's great to walk to. All greenery is very manicured. No lights at night so be sure to bring your own
I love this little Park. It's just down the street from our house and we walk the dogs down there almost every day. There are doggie poop bags provided at the entrance on both sides. We bring our own but there have been times I've forgot to put one in my pocket so I am grateful they are there.
We love this little park to bring our kids and dog to. It's usually pretty empty so we can run around in the grass without much worry. It has a nice gravel path around it to walk laps. There are a handful of picnic tables with grills and trashcans available.
A nice little park. Not a lot of amenities besides a few picnic tables, shady paths, and a big open lawn area. But it a great place to train a dog as there are never many people there, and few distractions.
Trail conditions & character
“But it a great place to train a dog as there are never many people there, and few distractions.”
“There is plenty of room to have your own quiet little place if that's what you'd like.”
“Not a lot of amenities besides a few picnic tables, shady paths, and a big open lawn area.”
Plan your run at Apple Valley 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(805) 461-5000
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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