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Cutler Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 586 Google reviews · Running trail in Visalia, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cutler 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.
This pay-to-enter recreation area next to St. John's River is popular for swimming & picnicking.
What runners say about Cutler Park
“What I loved: Cleanliness: The park and public restrooms are exceptionally clean.”
“Very pretty even just as a peaceful drive through but to sit and chill out alone or with the family its beautiful its quiet and thoroughly enjoyable”
“The grounds are impeccably maintained, featuring wide paved walking paths that wind through lush, tree-lined greenery.”
Perfe place for a BBQ and no huge crowds like other parks. Great place to put in those steps and take your pooch for a walk.
The Park is Beautiful right now. Well taken care of. Feels like your walking through a Forest.
I visited Cutler park and it is an absolute gem of a green space! The grounds are impeccably maintained, featuring wide paved walking paths that wind through lush, tree-lined greenery. It is the perfect place for a morning jog, a weekend family picnic, or just reading a book under a shady canopy.
Trail conditions & character
“Very pretty even just as a peaceful drive through but to sit and chill out alone or with the family its beautiful its quiet and thoroughly enjoyable”
“The grounds are impeccably maintained, featuring wide paved walking paths that wind through lush, tree-lined greenery.”
“What I loved: Cleanliness: The park and public restrooms are exceptionally clean.”
Plan your run at Cutler 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
- Websitetularecountyparks.org
- Phone+1 559-624-7227
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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