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Copper River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Fresno, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Copper River 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.
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, as well as a basketball court.
What runners say about Copper River Park
“Copper River Park offers clean trails, scenic views, and peaceful surroundings—perfect for a relaxing walk, picnic, or family outing.”
“Copper River Park offers clean trails, scenic views, and peaceful surroundings—perfect for a relaxing walk, picnic, or family outing.”
“The play area is completely shaded, and the bucket swings are a big hit for kids and adults!”
Clean park, lots of dogs and their owners around the park and I believe there is even a dog park to the one side. It's a very popular park. They charge $5 if I remember correctly. But you can park across the street and walk over if you don't want to pay.
Copper River Park offers clean trails, scenic views, and peaceful surroundings—perfect for a relaxing walk, picnic, or family outing. Well-maintained and inviting!
The play area is completely shaded, and the bucket swings are a big hit for kids and adults!
Trail conditions & character
“Copper River Park offers clean trails, scenic views, and peaceful surroundings—perfect for a relaxing walk, picnic, or family outing.”
“The play area is completely shaded, and the bucket swings are a big hit for kids and adults!”
“The playground can use some maintenance mainly due to the plastic on the ground is coming out (happens over time) ALSO note not restrooms.”
“Clean park, lots of dogs and their owners around the park and I believe there is even a dog park to the one side.”
Plan your run at Copper River 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 559-445-9000
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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