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Baywinds Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Foster City, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Baywinds 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.
Dog-friendly, kite-flying spot featuring a beach, walking trails, windsailing, golf and sunrise views.
What runners say about Baywinds Park
“Watch out for your hats as the wind can whip up at any moment and enjoy the beautiful walk :)”
The parking lot is just next to the trail. But no bathroom here. You may see SF and 92 bridge along the trail, as well as the beautiful sea. Lots of people running and riding along the trail, and there is a small spot for you to play yoga next to the parking lot.
Advisory: don't be there after 10pm! Police showed up at 10:08. Great views of SF Bay and planes descending over the San Mateo bridge. Great trail for walking or riding your bike or testing out your homemade motorized skateboard. Also there is a dog park.
Good access to the trail, even for wheelchair access. Easy slopes for all intents of getting outside. Wide trails and clearly labeled and placed signage for info and rules. Very clean along the trail and in the bathrooms, and great areas for dogs as well.
Great views and a nice place for running and cycling. People even do wind surfing but I don't know if it has specific timings or if it depends on the wind. You can click some cool pictures of birds, both metal and flesh ones from here.
Trail conditions & character
“Watch out for your hats as the wind can whip up at any moment and enjoy the beautiful walk :)”
“Very clean along the trail and in the bathrooms, and great areas for dogs as well.”
“Great place to ride your bicycle, walking, parking is next to the golf practice range.”
“Very clean along the trail and in the bathrooms, and great areas for dogs as well.”
Plan your run at Baywinds 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.
- 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.
- Websitefostercity.org
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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