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Craig Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,625 Google reviews · Running trail in Fullerton, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Craig Regional 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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

124-acre recreational park with biking, hiking & picnicking, plus hills, a rose garden & a lake.

What runners say about Craig Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,625 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The Park is large, beautiful and very peaceful.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Great place for picnics, barbecues, dog walking.”

I absolutely love this park. You have to pay $3 but it's well worth it because there is plenty of space to venture around with loved ones. Its great for walking and getting some cardio too as there are inclines and declines everywhere.

★★★★★ — Connie , Apr 2025

The Park has just about everything for everyone and is also a sanctuary for local and migratory geese, ducks, rails and many other birds! Upon entering, park goers can pay parking fees and get info from the park attendants. Those who opt to walk in, may do so, free of charge.

★★★★★ — Jim , Jan 2023

Great park for taking a walk or walking your dogs. Soft hills to challenge your walk and off-road walking paths as well. Some water features at this park and plenty of green grass to veer off to, just watch out for duck/geese poops. Picnic areas and baseball fields too. Clean bathrooms.

★★★★★ — Alex , Aug 2025

It was great day we visited Brea! We enjoyed walking in Craig Regional Park, my daughter had good time playing in kids play area. Car single entry on Saturday - Sunday $5, rest other days $1. Nicely maintained park with lots of parking at different locations. Lot's of picnic tables with advanced reservations.

★★★★★ — Umesh , Nov 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Soft hills to challenge your walk and off-road walking paths as well.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

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Flat & fast 5 mentions

“The park is not as crowded as other parks, probably because it is not flat, it has uphill and downhill.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The Park is large, beautiful and very peaceful.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Most are paved, though a small portion of trail to the south end, towards the Fullerton dam is kept natural.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Clean, Lots of Shade, Fishing, Ample Parking, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Fun, Pet Friendly, Wide Open Spaces Clean Restrooms, and Sporting fun.”

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Plan your run at Craig Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
  • Websiteocparks.com
  • Phone(714) 973-3180

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Craig Regional Park

3300 State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.