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Barney Schwartz Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 713 Google reviews · Running trail in Paso Robles, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Barney Schwartz 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.
Popular city park featuring a pond, play structures & several fields for baseball/softball & soccer.
What runners say about Barney Schwartz Park
“🌟 🌳 Perfect for studying, there is a great amount of things to do while walking, gorgeous skies, and just a wonderful, clean, large area with a great view!”
“Great views, green grass, playgrounds, ponds with fishing, BMX park.”
“Spacious, lots of shade, lots of parking, plentiful clean restrooms and garbage receptacles.”
Great park with a summit well worth the climb! -1 because the park employees could not wait two minutes for my dog and I to walk by as he slammed the bucket of the tractor down next to us. She panicked and almost pulled her collar off.
Beautiful park! Upper and lower playgrounds, tons of sports fields, and a well stocked trout pond. We saw ducks and turtles and watched people catch fish. Lots of paved walk/bike paths. Perfect for families, something for everyone and all within sight. We will be back a lot!
Nice small park. Plenty of benches. Short brisk walk around the pond, takes about less than 3 minutes. Well maintained. Only downside; it's very tiny (should have made the pond much bigger. Also, bathrooms definitely need an update, it looks like it was made back in 1992.
🌳🌟Beautiful park!🌟 🌳 Perfect for studying, there is a great amount of things to do while walking, gorgeous skies, and just a wonderful, clean, large area with a great view! There is: Fishing 🎣 A Playground 🛝 Ducks🦆 And More❗️ Paso Robles Missionary Approved! 👍
Trail conditions & character
“Great views, green grass, playgrounds, ponds with fishing, BMX park.”
“Not only does it have an organized and functional baseball field setup, but it also has a huge grassy area, playgrounds, parking, and a fun pond up at the top of the hill.”
“Spacious, lots of shade, lots of parking, plentiful clean restrooms and garbage receptacles.”
“Spacious, lots of shade, lots of parking, plentiful clean restrooms and garbage receptacles.”
“Not only does it have an organized and functional baseball field setup, but it also has a huge grassy area, playgrounds, parking, and a fun pond up at the top of the hill.”
“-1 because the park employees could not wait two minutes for my dog and I to walk by as he slammed the bucket of the tractor down next to us.”
“Lovely paved walking paths, so much green space, pretty pond and water features.”
Plan your run at Barney Schwartz 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
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteprcity.com
- Phone(805) 237-3991
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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