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Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxnard, 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.
Relaxed park featuring a fountain and gazebo, along with a dog area.
What runners say about Central Park
“Very clean park and great place to relax.”
“Beautiful place to come relax or have your little one run around.”
It's so peaceful here. I go on walks with the fountain as my destination just so I can sit and listen and just be by myself. The gazebo is perfectly placed, though it could definitely use some cleaning. The ambience offered by this place is amazing. If you have a chance to go, do it.
Love this place we were married in the center gazebo. Always fond of going here. So many beautiful memories. The walking area is great for your feet and at night the fountain lights up. Nice romantic atmosphere since there isn't a huge amount of traffic.
Beautiful place to come relax or have your little one run around. Large field,gazebo with shade and benches and a fountain by the gazebo for visual pleasure. Highly recommend.
Very clean. Nice area for walking. Also has nice grass that you can sit on / have a picnic.
Trail conditions & character
“My friend and I brought our dogs and they had a blast.”
“Beautiful place to come relax or have your little one run around.”
“The walking area is great for your feet and at night the fountain lights up.”
“I just wish they had water fountains for the dogs but overall nice.”
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.
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoxnardrec.org
- Phone+1 805-385-7950
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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