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Cuesta Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,712 Google reviews · Running trail in Mountain View, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cuesta 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.
With wide-open spaces & shaded parts, this park has a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.
What runners say about Cuesta Park
“It’s clean, well maintained, and has plenty of open space for walking, relaxing, or spending time with family.”
“I didn't see more than that so it may have some other features, I did see some people picnicing and enjoying the beautiful weather.”
“Lots of redwood trees and while the open fields nearby might be shimmering with heat, the "deep shade" areas offer a consistent, breezy chill that feels nice even in mid-summer.”
“The playground is great for kids, the mature trees provide lots of shade, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming.”
My favorite park! An off-leash park for dogs, too. What a great place to walk on a sunny or rainy day, with lots of hundred-year-old trees for protection. One lap around the perimeter of the park is about two miles, at least if you take some of the side paths for extra protection from the elements.
Great park for kids and adults also. Playgrounds nice walking paths and plenty of parking. A dog park also. With Tennis courts free for walk in Mountain View residents. It si peaceful and quiet.
An absolutely wonderful park, with all the amenities you can think of - from three kids play area to bocee courts to volleyball to horseshoe and more. An element we love is the grassy areas are spread over undulating ground, making for lots of ups and downs for the kids.
Great expansive park. Has a calisthenics fitness park, a volleyball/badminton net on hard court, and plenty of grass and paths. There are too many gophers but that’s being addressed. I left my water bottle here one day and found it the next day on a bench! Plenty of bathrooms and parking. Not too crowded
Trail conditions & character
“I didn't see more than that so it may have some other features, I did see some people picnicing and enjoying the beautiful weather.”
“Great park, with nice playground and a beautiful place to walk your dog, ride a bike or play any sport.”
“When we went the parking lots were full, yet there are big areas of the park with few people so do look around for quite spots if that is your jam.”
“Lots of redwood trees and while the open fields nearby might be shimmering with heat, the "deep shade" areas offer a consistent, breezy chill that feels nice even in mid-summer.”
“There is a volleyball court and a dedicated picnic area with grills, and both are side-by-side within walking distance of one of the bathrooms, too.”
“The playground is great for kids, the mature trees provide lots of shade, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming.”
“If you are with an older person, Cuesta is great as there are a ton of paved paths snaking around the park.”
Plan your run at Cuesta Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemountainview.gov
- Phone(650) 903-6326
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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