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Ceres-Whitmore Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 273 Google reviews · Running trail in Ceres, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ceres-Whitmore 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.

ShadedRestroomsQuiet

Clean park with lots of shade and public bathrooms featuring trees, picnic tables and BBQ stands.

What runners say about Ceres-Whitmore Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (273 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The custodial team does a great job keeping this park clean and well manicured.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Ceres-Whitmore Park has soft green grass, large shade trees, paved walkways and public men's and women's bathrooms.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Because its a nice peaceful park accross the street from my sisters and pet friendly no playground so not alot of kids great for a lunch date picnic.”

Near downtown, not far from Hwy 99. Ceres-Whitmore Park has soft green grass, large shade trees, paved walkways and public men's and women's bathrooms. Nice place for the kids to run around and play. Take a ball or Frisbee and have a game with friends or take lunch and have a family picnic.

★★★★☆ — Amy , Feb 2018

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“Ceres-Whitmore Park has soft green grass, large shade trees, paved walkways and public men's and women's bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Because its a nice peaceful park accross the street from my sisters and pet friendly no playground so not alot of kids great for a lunch date picnic.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Ceres-Whitmore Park has soft green grass, large shade trees, paved walkways and public men's and women's bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Ceres-Whitmore 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.ceres.ca.us
  • Phone+1 209-538-5629

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

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 Ceres-Whitmore Park

3rd St, Ceres, CA 95307

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Running trails near Ceres

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Berrygrove Park

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Persephone Park

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Picnicking, barbecuing, and a kids' play area are offered at this small park.

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Sam Ryno Park

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Play equipment and a basketball court are among the amenities at this park with a field and covered picnic tables.

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Guillermo Ochoa Park

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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.