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Estancia Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 275 Google reviews · Running trail in Costa Mesa, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Estancia 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.
Modest recreation area with green spaces, picnic shelter, tables & grilling sites.
What runners say about Estancia Park
“Beautiful park I remember coming to this park with my parents as a child sweet good old memories large park”
We have been going to this park for years ever since my son was a little toddler he's 16 now I remember every year they used to have a snow-making machine come in in early December and that was a big hit how they would have snow all over the hill running down to the bottom the kids loved it and it was a play area…
A small park tucked in a residential area, has few tales and benches. Also, there's a washroom. People go there to walk their dogs while some bring their lunch to eat with their friends. Unlike most parks, this is a quiet place with no kids yelling or running around.
Bathrooms, walking trails with built in bench areas - strategically placed for tree filtered afternoon sun. Field big enough for multiple events. Basketball court. Lots of parking. Full size chain link fence safely separates field from busy Adams st.
Great place for the kids to play. Set back in the neighborhood so its nice and quiet for the most part. Directly adjacent to Canyon Park for a great picnic spot or area to walk around and enjoy a more outdoors atmosphere.
Trail conditions & character
“People go there to walk their dogs while some bring their lunch to eat with their friends.”
“Beautiful park I remember coming to this park with my parents as a child sweet good old memories large park”
“Bathrooms, walking trails with built in bench areas - strategically placed for tree filtered afternoon sun.”
“There is another upper parking lot at the top of the hill that takes you to another large open grassy field.”
“There is limited seating and parking at this location, however you are able to put up your own tables and Tents.”
“Unlike most parks, this is a quiet place with no kids yelling or running around.”
Plan your run at Estancia 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecostamesaca.gov
- Phone+1 714-754-5000
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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