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Bannister Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 714 Google reviews · Running trail in Fair Oaks, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bannister 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.
City park with a playground & sports fields, along with hiking, dog-walking & cycling trails.
What runners say about Bannister Park
“Trails and river access are well maintained .”
“Beautiful community park with a 1 mile paved path the American River - 2 miles to the river and back.”
“What a peaceful walking (or running or biking) trail surrounded by trees and animals.”
Love the walk from Bannister!! Bannister to the fair oaks bridge is a 2.7 mile out and back..it's a great after work walk...
What a peaceful walking (or running or biking) trail surrounded by trees and animals. Keep an eye out for your small animals, there are coyotes!
Beautiful community park with a 1 mile paved path the American River - 2 miles to the river and back. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors and get your steps in!
Awesome neighborhood park with huge fields for soccer and other sports. Playground equipment, clean toilets!! and free parking. Want to get in some steps? Walk from Bannister to the Sunrise Bridge over the Anerican River on a bike path or wooded trail. Round trip is about 2 miles! Plenty of wildlife and adventure!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice paved trail that is about two miles from the Parking lot at Bannister to the middle of the walking bridge at Sunrise.”
“Beautiful community park with a 1 mile paved path the American River - 2 miles to the river and back.”
“Nice paved trail that is about two miles from the Parking lot at Bannister to the middle of the walking bridge at Sunrise.”
Plan your run at Bannister 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
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Websiteforpd.org
- Phone+1 916-966-1036
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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