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Ellis Lake Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ellis Lake 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.
Spacious park featuring a large lake surrounded by a paved path, plus the historic Keller House.
What runners say about Ellis Lake Park
“It's a beautiful small lake, it's peaceful and is well maintained.”
“It's a beautiful small lake, it's peaceful and is well maintained.”
“So pretty the geese hissed at me i was scared but overall very peaceful place 💕”
Loads of geese, ducks, and the occasional turtles can be seen in this small park. Nice little park to take a walk around, just be mindful of the poop on the sidewalks. Could use a few benches along the walking path, but overall a nice little spot to stop and enjoy the breeze wherever there is one.
Trail conditions & character
“So pretty the geese hissed at me i was scared but overall very peaceful place 💕”
“It's a beautiful small lake, it's peaceful and is well maintained.”
Plan your run at Ellis Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitecityofconcord.org
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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