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Dimond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,218 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakland, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dimond 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.
Park featuring creekside hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a pool & a recreational center.
What runners say about Dimond Park
“This is a beautiful park with giant redwoods that greet you along with tennis courts, picnic area, playground and a public swimming pool!”
“Dimond Park is filled with shade from the trees, a nice breeze flowed under them.”
Diamond Park has much to offer, including a swimming pool. A delightful creek runs across the northern edge of the park. There is a trail that leads past the bridge that connects to Park Blvd. The trail is quite technical and requires excellent footwear and caution.
This is a beautiful park with giant redwoods that greet you along with tennis courts, picnic area, playground and a public swimming pool!!! As you walk east up along Sausal creek it becomes very wooded and shady. This would be an amazing place to play as a kid because there are some many places to explore.
Dimond Park is filled with shade from the trees, a nice breeze flowed under them. There are three play areas, a pool, tennis court, basketball court, a little soccer field, trails, picnic areas with a lot of sitting and the center. There were a couple events happening at the park.
A beautifully maintained park with LOTS of local wildlife and plants. The creek was recently replanted with native plants and is beautiful to sit by and listen to. There’s a pool, basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and lots of lawn to play games on. There’s also a walking trail through the woods deeper in.
Trail conditions & character
“It's often crowded with school kids and there are dogs but it's a fun time.”
“Dimond Park is filled with shade from the trees, a nice breeze flowed under them.”
“This is a beautiful park with giant redwoods that greet you along with tennis courts, picnic area, playground and a public swimming pool!”
Plan your run at Dimond 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoaklandca.gov
- Phone+1 510-482-7831
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
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