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Cornelis Bol Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 372 Google reviews · Running trail in Palo Alto, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Cornelis Bol 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.
13.8-acre city park featuring multi-use trails, a playground & a native plant garden.
What runners say about Cornelis Bol Park
“Very peaceful and well kept.”
“Lined by redwoods, with a shady picnic area along Matadero Creek, it's the perfect spot for family picnic or hike along its back trail.”
“It feels more like a quiet nature space than a typical city park.”
Such a phenomenal park! Plenty of open grass to duty on or run around on. Trails and redwoods surround the grass area and the children's play area. The donkies are wonderful and friendly 😃 Great for kids, families, dogs and relaxing!
Our kids love visiting the donkeys and riding bikes on the path here. It feels more like a quiet nature space than a typical city park. -Play Area: Playground for various ages. -Amenities: Walking paths, picnic spots, donkey pasture. -Shade & Scenery: Natural open space with shaded paths.
One of my fave parks. Tucked away in a residential area, this park goes so far back, it could be a driving fairway. Lined by redwoods, with a shady picnic area along Matadero Creek, it's the perfect spot for family picnic or hike along its back trail.
Really nice park with a small kids playground! There is also a walking/bike trail right by the park that is paved. It passes by the Matedeor creek and is approximately 1 mile one way. There is also a donkey farm along the way😀
Trail conditions & character
“Lined by redwoods, with a shady picnic area along Matadero Creek, it's the perfect spot for family picnic or hike along its back trail.”
“We could not find any restrooms or fountains, thus giving it a 4* rating.”
“The donkies are wonderful and friendly 😃 Great for kids, families, dogs and relaxing!”
“It feels more like a quiet nature space than a typical city park.”
“Great park with a bathroom and water fountains.”
“-Accessibility: Wide paths suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.”
Plan your run at Cornelis Bol 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepaloalto.gov
- Phone(650) 329-2100
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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