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Emerson Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakley, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Emerson Ranch 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.
Casual park featuring a basketball court and a playground, plus barbecue grills.
What runners say about Emerson Ranch Park
“It’s a very beautiful, nice and quite neighborhood with a very well kept park .”
“Beautiful park in the Emerson Ranch community of Oakley with a baseball field, half-court basketball, and a small lake.”
“Residents in the community were very diversed, respectful , loving in keeping , and maintaining the community peaceful and environmentally friendly .”
Emerson Ranch park has upgraded nice beautiful playground for the kids. Has tables and chairs with the shelter for the picnic. Have a really beautiful small lake with the really big open field to walk in run your dog. Has a basketball court. the park is in really nice neighborhood.
It’s a very beautiful, nice and quite neighborhood with a very well kept park .Residents in the community were very diversed, respectful , loving in keeping , and maintaining the community peaceful and environmentally friendly . Not too mention, the park is very kid and animal friendly.
Great place to walk and be in the open air. Lots of space, friendly people. Everyone gets along here. So don't come out here if you have an attitude and feel entitled; they kick you back down to reality.
An idyllic park perfect for a morning jog, an evening stroll, a family picnic or kids games. Water feature, picturesque landscaping and open sky add to the charm.
Trail conditions & character
“Have a really beautiful small lake with the really big open field to walk in run your dog.”
“Beautiful park in the Emerson Ranch community of Oakley with a baseball field, half-court basketball, and a small lake.”
“Residents in the community were very diversed, respectful , loving in keeping , and maintaining the community peaceful and environmentally friendly .”
Plan your run at Emerson Ranch Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoakleyca.gov
- Phone(925) 625-7041
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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