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Creekside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 565 Google reviews · Running trail in Dana Point, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Creekside 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.
Family-friendly activity area with trails, a large playground & restrooms, plus a fenced dog run.
What runners say about Creekside Park
“The fenced in area is perfect & clean with plenty of water bowls available on both ends.”
“Fun playground for kids of all ages.”
“Park hours: 6am - 10pm Two big dog parks and a dog run with friendly dogs and dog owners.”
I have an Aussie Doodle, he has more energy than I can handle. Even if I walked 10 miles a day, he would still look at me wondering when the next walk was coming up. The dog park gets his wiggles out. Today 5/7 was a good day, lots of talk of kids in school and cars in the shop
Great park. Long trails. Dog parks and grassy fields with some flowers too.
Fun playground for kids of all ages. There is a lot of space and structures for kids of all ages to play on. It works well as a toddler park as long as you keep an eye on your kids and don't them wander too far. It works great for grade school-aged kids too with lots of fun stuff to play on.
Great park in a great location. Play structures available for the smallest kids up to the older ones, with lots of different challenges. The location next to the Creek trail makes it very accessible with bikes, which can be helpful on days when the parking lot is full. However, there is also parking out on the street.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice fenced in dog park no grass, but has gotten good covering a wood chips and some gravel.”
“The location next to the Creek trail makes it very accessible with bikes, which can be helpful on days when the parking lot is full.”
“There are bathrooms and a basketball court, as well as fenced-in dog areas nearby.”
“The location next to the Creek trail makes it very accessible with bikes, which can be helpful on days when the parking lot is full.”
“Place safety, some trees, chairs, water fountains for dogs.”
Plan your run at Creekside 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, 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.
- Websitedanapoint.org
- Phone+1 949-248-3557
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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