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Arlington Park & Clubhouse
4.7 ★★★★★ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in El Cerrito, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Arlington Park & Clubhouse'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.
Open area featuring a playground and a creek, as well as tennis courts and ponds.
What runners say about Arlington Park & Clubhouse
“It’s almost perfect for kids with play structures, pond, mature trees, picnic areas, views and large, well-kept grounds.”
I grew up here. A little history; When we moved to El Cerrito in the late 50's, this was a big pond with a derelict house sort of sinking into it. There was a horse stable at the bottom of the hill up against Arlington Blvd. which burned down in 1959 or '60.
Cute park and great recreational activities available to the community. Restrooms are available on site, but require a key that you can purchase from the city/county. There is also a small creek that runs through there.
Nice place for kids, may be one the best in area but too small. Nice to play but no place to walk. On the map I cod see routes going up to the tilden and wild cat canion parka but in reality could not find them.
Very nice park with a large pond that has fish and crayfish. The park is pretty big so lots of room to play, fun, walk, run, picnic, play ball. Etc.
Trail conditions & character
“Restroom still locked but water fountain is new w/bottle fill not just traditional water fountain”
“Restroom still locked but water fountain is new w/bottle fill not just traditional water fountain”
“There was a horse stable at the bottom of the hill up against Arlington Blvd.”
Plan your run at Arlington Park & Clubhouse
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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteel-cerrito.org
- Phone+1 510-559-7000
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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