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Betschart Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk Grove, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Betschart 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.
Community space with 2 playgrounds, a climbing rock, picnic areas (shaded & undshaded) & trails.
What runners say about Betschart Park
“There’s a good size playground with the usual park things (slides, swings, things on which to climb) that appear either relatively new or at the very least well maintained.”
I may be an adult, but I can appreciate a nice stroll through a beautiful park. And if I had kids, I imagine they would love playing here. There’s a good size playground with the usual park things (slides, swings, things on which to climb) that appear either relatively new or at the very least well maintained.
Very nice park. Lots of fun equipment for all ages. Plenty of room to run, play baseball or soccer. Reccomend
A large, colorful, modern playground is the gem of this park. A small grove of cedar trees is located at the southeast corner of the park. There is a well-kemp baseball diamond. At the West end of the park are soccer fields and a bike path to nearby Wackman Park.
It is a spacious park with a large kids play area with a picnic area and ball field. The extended greenbelt passes through the neighborhood and connects a great walking path with other park areas.
Trail conditions & character
“Water bottle refill station nice restrooms awesome play equipment large field large enough for soccer”
“Great place to walk your dog and meet other neighbors and eventually start a friendship, highly recommend you hit any of your local parks, get out and have some life.”
Plan your run at Betschart 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.
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecosumnescsd.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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