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Chumash Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · Running trail in Pismo Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chumash 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.
Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.
What runners say about Chumash Park
“The place is so clean there's a restroom there with handicap accessibility.”
A favorite of our when we come to town to visit family. There are two play structures, bathrooms, sand, and swings. Do be aware that there is poison oak just outside the park areas. There are signs to warm about it, and it's easy to stay away from those areas.
My son and I love going to this park. It's also nice that there's a short trail to walk and the playground is fun for all kids.
Nice park for kids,dogs & adults. Nice play structures. Nice trail for a twenty minute hike in the country. Bathrooms.
This park has always been a local favorite. Nice two playgrounds for bigger kids and smaller. Usually locals only and close to many things. Has a bathroom and trail for walking also. Only thing is sometimes it gets super hot. Overall love this park
Trail conditions & character
“The place is so clean there's a restroom there with handicap accessibility.”
“Great playground just needs more parking and benches with tables.”
Plan your run at Chumash 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitepismobeach.org
- Phone(805) 773-7039
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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