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Doty Trust Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,160 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverside, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Doty Trust 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Nature site with a water park, playground, picnicking with grills & trails with an exercise course.

What runners say about Doty Trust Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,160 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Love this park very peaceful and clean I wish it had bathrooms tho for when you have a party or hang out for the splash pad.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“No restrooms but has everything else- great views, adequate walking space, a basketball court, a few gazebos, and playgrounds for toddlers and one for children.”

Took my little doggo here for a nice stroll. Has a separate path up the hills/hiking area. Very spacious with tons of space for your furry friends to enjoy. Lots of trashcan and running water fountain for dogs too!!! Beautiful and clean park. Plenty of parking space as well!

★★★★★ — Karena , Feb 2023

Definitely an awesome place to enjoy the water or just relaxing under a tree with plenty of water and fluids to drink also don't forget the munchies cause time can go by fast here when enjoying life with awesome views and cool places to hike and all the amenities to enjoy.

★★★★★ — George , Aug 2021

Love this park. Great for kids. That have a splash pad in the summer. Basket ball court. Great place to walk or run . Slight hills . Also if tou like to hike the mount you see when you walk up to the park, you can hike that to a fre crosses. Check out Dotty Trust trail.

★★★★★ — Wendy , Feb 2022

very nice and lively park! even better hiking trail! hiking trail is dog friendly, and the people are also very friendly. i have encountered rattle snakes, just be cautious! plenty of parking

★★★★★ — Kimberly , Apr 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“No restrooms but has everything else- great views, adequate walking space, a basketball court, a few gazebos, and playgrounds for toddlers and one for children.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“This is a nice park with a playground and some exersive equipment, and it is also a trailhead access for the local hills.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“No restrooms but has everything else- great views, adequate walking space, a basketball court, a few gazebos, and playgrounds for toddlers and one for children.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Barely moved to riverside a few months ago and my first time adventuring to some parks, def reccomend great area for families me and my dog enjoyed doing some laps on”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“This is a nice park with a playground and some exersive equipment, and it is also a trailhead access for the local hills.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Lots of trashcan and running water fountain for dogs too!”

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Plan your run at Doty Trust 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.
  • Phone(951) 222-4700

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Doty Trust Park

5410 Golden Ave, Riverside, CA 92505

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.