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Bartholomew Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 446 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk Grove, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bartholomew 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.
Spacious park boasting a rose garden, multiple lakes, soccer fields and a playground.
What runners say about Bartholomew Park
“It’s has a water fountain and beautiful houses water front, very clean and peaceful, great to walk!”
“We like to look for fish in the lake, enjoy the beautiful weather, and say hi to all the people and doggos.”
“It’s has a water fountain and beautiful houses water front, very clean and peaceful, great to walk!”
My husband and I LOVE this park!! Amazing to just walk around and enjoy. We like to look for fish in the lake, enjoy the beautiful weather, and say hi to all the people and doggos. Plus as a photographer, this is a great location!
First time at this park and its gorgeous. Its spacious. Good for picnic, walks, and relaxing. The body of water is so tranquil.
Love this park. It has a big soccer field in the middle and it is good field size to walk around. There are also lakes surrounding the walk. Sometimes you'll see people fishing and ducks swimming in lakes. It is in a very quiet neighborhood. Overall it is a good spot for a short walk or getting some fresh air.
This park is so beautiful, the garden is full of roses and flowers. It’s has a water fountain and beautiful houses water front, very clean and peaceful, great to walk!!!!
Trail conditions & character
“We like to look for fish in the lake, enjoy the beautiful weather, and say hi to all the people and doggos.”
“But the playground needs a major upgrade and no restroom access either.”
“It’s has a water fountain and beautiful houses water front, very clean and peaceful, great to walk!”
“Update: Although the light fixures around the pond are still dirty, they have made some improvements on the north end of the park.”
“It’s has a water fountain and beautiful houses water front, very clean and peaceful, great to walk!”
Plan your run at Bartholomew Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecosumnescsd.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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