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Del Mar Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 413 Google reviews · Running trail in Morro Bay, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Del Mar 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.
9-acre local park offering a playground, various sports courts, walking trails & a creek.
What runners say about Del Mar Park
“Sheltered from the wind, lots of picnic tables with grills, clean bathrooms, rolling hills with open grassy areas and shade trees, great play equipment, and not too crowded.”
“Beautiful Cypress have been trimmed to provide a green canopy of shade.”
“Sheltered from the wind, lots of picnic tables with grills, clean bathrooms, rolling hills with open grassy areas and shade trees, great play equipment, and not too crowded.”
“Very peaceful with a water feature, nestled up against some hills (private land) teaming with wildlife.”
Cute little park with character. Very peaceful with a water feature, nestled up against some hills (private land) teaming with wildlife... we were there for an outdoor meeting with a fellowship of like minded people trying to continue on a path of self improvement while extending a hand to those searching for more…
Morro Bay’s Del Mar Park is marvelous! Beautiful Cypress have been trimmed to provide a green canopy of shade. Each charming picnic area has its own special place. The charming paths are paved.
Walk there at least twice a week to enjoy the beauty of the park. Very well maintained and wonderful photo opportunities. Very nice dog park and children's play area. Great place for quiet picnic.
Great space for a family day at the park. Plenty of picnic tables, water nearby. The bathrooms were nearby as well and clean but not very many of them. The kids loved the play structure- slides, climbing and a crow's nest to look out at the whole play ground. It was all well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“There is also a dog park there as well, so make sure your children know about dog safety.”
“Sheltered from the wind, lots of picnic tables with grills, clean bathrooms, rolling hills with open grassy areas and shade trees, great play equipment, and not too crowded.”
“Sheltered from the wind, lots of picnic tables with grills, clean bathrooms, rolling hills with open grassy areas and shade trees, great play equipment, and not too crowded.”
“Beautiful Cypress have been trimmed to provide a green canopy of shade.”
“Sheltered from the wind, lots of picnic tables with grills, clean bathrooms, rolling hills with open grassy areas and shade trees, great play equipment, and not too crowded.”
“Sheltered from the wind, lots of picnic tables with grills, clean bathrooms, rolling hills with open grassy areas and shade trees, great play equipment, and not too crowded.”
Plan your run at Del Mar 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemorrobayca.gov
- Phone+1 805-772-6278
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
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