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Cedar Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 576 Google reviews · Running trail in Tustin, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cedar Grove 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Family-friendly park with playgrounds and covered picnic areas, plus a basketball area.

What runners say about Cedar Grove Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (576 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Really nice park overall, well maintained and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“I especially love the ones under the beautiful cedar trees, but if you're planning a birthday party there's a large shaded picnic area with 2 bbqs next to the playground.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Nice park with fitness equipment, 2 play areas for kiddos, and lots of shaded picnic areas.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It’s also a peaceful park with tall trees, open space, and walking trails.”

A very nice park. Pet friendly walking trails. Good for bikes. Nice palace to bring the family

★★★★★ — Farley , Jul 2025

Cedar Grove Park is one of my favorite parks to host large parties. You can reserve a large patio covered area with 5 large tables, two large coal grills, next to the playground area, open space, basketball area, restrooms, and the parking lot. It’s also a peaceful park with tall trees, open space, and walking trails.

★★★★★ — Econo , May 2022

Nice park with fitness equipment, 2 play areas for kiddos, and lots of shaded picnic areas. I especially love the ones under the beautiful cedar trees, but if you're planning a birthday party there's a large shaded picnic area with 2 bbqs next to the playground.

★★★★☆ — Melz , Jul 2019

Great place to go for a walk! The air is crisp and dry so bring water. If youre looking for a breath full of fresh air this is definitely the placd to go . Very peaceful and chill and the people are chill too. There a hike to the side where you can see some nice views

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Dec 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“I especially love the ones under the beautiful cedar trees, but if you're planning a birthday party there's a large shaded picnic area with 2 bbqs next to the playground.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“You can reserve a large patio covered area with 5 large tables, two large coal grills, next to the playground area, open space, basketball area, restrooms, and the parking lot.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It’s also a peaceful park with tall trees, open space, and walking trails.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Nice park with fitness equipment, 2 play areas for kiddos, and lots of shaded picnic areas.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“You can reserve a large patio covered area with 5 large tables, two large coal grills, next to the playground area, open space, basketball area, restrooms, and the parking lot.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Always love coming here with my dog around sunrise or sunset.”

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Plan your run at Cedar Grove 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.
  • 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.
  • Websitetustinca.org
  • Phone(714) 573-3326
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cedar Grove Park

11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.