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Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,591 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Clara, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
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.
52-acre park with 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields, plus a swimming pool, picnic area & BBQs.
What runners say about Central Park
“Right in the center there is a nice pond, water fountain, green grass, Trees, picnic area, tables and benches with lots of seats and clean restrooms for the public.”
“Really beautiful, very well- maintained and is both cozy and can hold good size community events.”
“This place has lot more shade than magical bridge on fair oaks.”
“I love this peaceful park where everybody goes to get away and have some fun!”
I have been to this Central Park countless times! I love it because there are plenty of amenities here. There are basketball courts, tennis courts and spacious playground with Swings, slides, and exercise equipments too.
Decent sized park with lots of open spaces, two playgrounds, basketball court, war memorial, fountain, pond and more. Easy paved walk. Lots of grassy areas to hang out and relax and watching ducks and geese swimming in the pond. There’s a war memorial in a shaded area. Lovely spot to reflect on the lives sacrificed.
My wife and I really enjoyed walking through here to get our steps and exercise in. It was peaceful and we enjoyed seeing the present wildlife. There are play area for kids, to baseball fields for organized sports. It’s a pretty good sized park.
Awesome park for regular and special kids. This place has lot more shade than magical bridge on fair oaks. Equipment is new/well maintained. Ample parking. Nice add to SC county
Trail conditions & character
“Really beautiful, very well- maintained and is both cozy and can hold good size community events.”
“This place has lot more shade than magical bridge on fair oaks.”
“We visited on a busy day but there was plenty of parking at the community center lot.”
“Right in the center there is a nice pond, water fountain, green grass, Trees, picnic area, tables and benches with lots of seats and clean restrooms for the public.”
“We appreciate the gated playground area and that dogs are not allowed within the play area.”
“I love this peaceful park where everybody goes to get away and have some fun!”
“Right in the center there is a nice pond, water fountain, green grass, Trees, picnic area, tables and benches with lots of seats and clean restrooms for the public.”
Plan your run at Central Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesantaclaraca.gov
- Phone+1 408-615-3140
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