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Enslen Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 409 Google reviews · Running trail in Modesto, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Enslen 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.
Low-key park with open grassy areas & a baseball diamond, along with picnic tables.
What runners say about Enslen Park
“Beautiful park, well kept and every block has family friendly gathering.”
“It's hard to keep our parks beautiful, with the wide lawns, and our need to conserve water in California.”
“It was beautiful as the sun was going down watching baseball practice there was lots of shade”
“Beautiful park, well kept and every block has family friendly gathering.”
Trail conditions & character
“The dog park is across the street to enjoy and at the opposite end there is Gracada Park to enjoy.”
“Good for baseball, horseshoe pits, restrooms, big get togethers.”
“It was beautiful as the sun was going down watching baseball practice there was lots of shade”
Plan your run at Enslen 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemodestogov.com
- Phone+1 209-577-5344
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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