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Central Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 559 Google reviews · Running trail in California City, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Central 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.
Lakeside park featuring basketball courts, playground equipment, a baseball field and picnic tables.
What runners say about Central Park
“The park is well-maintained with plenty of green space, walking paths, and clean surroundings.”
“The remodel of the playground equipment is beautiful and safe, and happened within a matter of months.”
“Great place to go to have a BBQ go and play handball with 3 walls, tennis courts, duck pond, trails, quiet park, plAyground for kids and much more to much to explore.”
The park its self is cool. Its a nice spot to walk the dog and take the kids. Not sure if the bathrooms are open in the park The inn next door is why i came out, its absolutely amazing and if anyone knows anything about the LAKE SHORE INN please contact me.
It is a good park, and there are efforts being made to clean it. There is some decent catch and release fishing and nice walking trails. I do wish the large fountain was functional and the bridge to the boy scout area was fixed, and that paddleboats could be there.
I absolutely love this park. The remodel of the playground equipment is beautiful and safe, and happened within a matter of months. I hope they fix the bridge on the trail soon. Thank you Central Park and all park staff. My family loves you.
California Central Park is a beautiful and relaxing place to spend time with family and friends. The park is well-maintained with plenty of green space, walking paths, and clean surroundings.
Trail conditions & character
“Not sure if the bathrooms are open in the park The inn next door is why i came out, its absolutely amazing and if anyone knows anything about the LAKE SHORE INN please contact me.”
“Its a nice spot to walk the dog and take the kids.”
“The remodel of the playground equipment is beautiful and safe, and happened within a matter of months.”
“Great place to go to have a BBQ go and play handball with 3 walls, tennis courts, duck pond, trails, quiet park, plAyground for kids and much more to much to explore.”
Plan your run at Central 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecaliforniacity-ca.gov
- Phone+1 760-373-3530
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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