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Cloisters Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Morro Bay, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cloisters Community 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.
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, grassy lawn, beach access and walking trails.
What runners say about Cloisters Community Park
“There is plenty of parking, a clean restroom facility, beautiful landscaping with native plants, and lots of green grassy areas.”
“park is beautiful and nature trail is gorgeous and leads right to a quiet, beautiful part of the strand.”
“With large open spaces and paved trails, it's a great kid place for kids to run and play”
“Great place to walk the dog, as long as you pick up after yourself!”
Man what a view! Great little playground with a spectacular view of Morro Rock. It’s so scenic! And while it’s sunny, the ocean breeeze feels so nice even on hot days. There is a nice paved path for walking, biking, etc. There is a picnic area with a grill.
Beautiful park to bring the kids and dogs! There is a huge grass area and a bike path that goes around the park and straight down to the beach. Great view of Morro Rock and perfect location right down from Main St. to go get food afterwards.
Cloisters Community Park has much to offer. Picnic areas, many places to sit and enjoy the view the many birds that live in and around the park. A safe playground, charming pond where one can see Herons, Egrets, Grackle, Raptors, Mallards. Walking paths are well kept with access to the beach north and south.
Love love love this park! So clean, awesome playground, great paths, duck pond and ocean/beach access! Great larger grass area to play games. Preserves & wildlife everywhere. Great clean restrooms, picnic tables and BBQ pits. Beautiful view of hillside community. All the elements for tons of fun.
Trail conditions & character
“park is beautiful and nature trail is gorgeous and leads right to a quiet, beautiful part of the strand.”
“Great place to walk the dog, as long as you pick up after yourself!”
“There is plenty of parking, a clean restroom facility, beautiful landscaping with native plants, and lots of green grassy areas.”
“With large open spaces and paved trails, it's a great kid place for kids to run and play”
Plan your run at Cloisters Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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