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Codornices Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 896 Google reviews · Running trail in Berkeley, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Codornices 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.
Comprising the Berkeley Rose Garden plus areas for ball playing & hiking, picnicking & kids' play.
What runners say about Codornices Park
“Scenic, never too crowded, a feeling of community, with the sounds of a baseball game in the park”
Perfect place for kids and adults! There is a short trail for sightseeing or relax. Two playgrounds for kids, one is for little ones, the other is for elder kids. The kid really loves the concrete slide! Several picnic areas, big grassland, basketball courts, tennis courts, you name it.
Lovely park with a great playground and a gigantic concrete slide. Make sure to use cardboard as you go down and be careful not to scrape yourself as you go down. The trails are nice. There is a beautiful rose garden across the street.
Codornices is an expansive park opposite the Berkeley Rose Garden. Great for families and all ages. There are play structures for both smaller and older children. The concrete slide is recommended for all - even brave adults who can keep their elbows and knees in!
Absolutely fun park to take your kids. They have different structures for different aged kids, separated by area. The grass area is plenty large for different kid parties. There is a hiking trail around the area and a concrete slide! What I didn't like was a reasonable restroom to take a toddler.
Trail conditions & character
“Scenic, never too crowded, a feeling of community, with the sounds of a baseball game in the park”
“They have an awesome concrete slide that the kids enjoy plus bench areas for party and a basketball court if you're not interested in the playground.”
“The restroom of the rose garden side is quite clean with washing facilities, while the slide side without the washing facilities.”
“As a 40-year-old, I found it honestly pretty scary — it felt quite steep and fast.”
Plan your run at Codornices 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteberkeleyca.gov
- Phone(510) 981-6700
- Social Instagram
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