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Bucklin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,543 Google reviews · Running trail in El Centro, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bucklin 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.
Sprawling park offering playgrounds, picnic spots, a lake and a fountain.
What runners say about Bucklin Park
“The Veteran's Memorial is well maintained.”
Really nice place, good for taking your children so they can play. Or for yourself to go exercise, clear your mind/thoughts. When you just wanna get out and go for a walk. Its a really nice place to hang out with your friends or even have a special event there.👌
Love this park! Always have an awesome time .. great place to walk around.
Even though i live in the next town over. I go to this park every morning. They have an artificial pond where ducks stay. The constant quacking always bring a smile to my face. Of course.. The pond gets dirty and lay out a stench at times but it get cleans occasionally. Anyways despite that..
This park gives some much needed green to the city. There's a little pond with ducks and other birds. The Veteran's Memorial is well maintained. The pathways are brick and perfect for walking or jogging. Overall a nice place.
Trail conditions & character
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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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(760) 337-4555
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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