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Fairview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,320 Google reviews · Running trail in Costa Mesa, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fairview 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.
208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.
What runners say about Fairview Park
“Clean with bathrooms and water fountains , in addition picnic tables and shade.”
“For the positive, has great ample parking, a buff area that is picturesque and garden to the north that are wonderfully detailed with a walking trail.”
“It's an enjoyable peaceful walk in a well-managed nature environment.”
“Goof for walkers Runners Jog Rc Bikes Leased dogs Kids Walkways and low to moderate areas of hill challenge.”
Great time with the family. Park was very clean. There were people but not crowded at all. The sunset view is beautiful and makes you want to come back again. Definitely a must to go visit with your family or by yourself. Also great to walk your pets. There are spots where you can have a picnic.
With all the rains we’ve had, it’s really going off. The flowers are blooming all over the place and the birds are really active. It’s a bird watchers paradise. The vernal pools are very full and beautiful. The trails are a wonderful place to enjoy nature.
A glorious park on any sunny day. Refreshing when it's windy, you can feel the waves of time and history sweeping over the grounds and over your skin. Good place to walk the dog, take a stroll, have a picnic and let the kids run around.
This park is super family friendly has clean facilities. In the cooler months there are interesting smaller bodies of water as a result of the clay flats. This park connects with Talbert Regional Park, which connects to the Santa Ana river trail.
Trail conditions & character
“I have overlooked the ocean bluffs, and taken bike rides here- given the size and variety of what I have experienced, this park is more than likely going to exceed your park needs”
“Goof for walkers Runners Jog Rc Bikes Leased dogs Kids Walkways and low to moderate areas of hill challenge.”
“It's an enjoyable peaceful walk in a well-managed nature environment.”
“The facility includes both manicured and completely natural areas, walking and riding trails, restroom facilities, picnic tables and enclosures and much more!”
“For the positive, has great ample parking, a buff area that is picturesque and garden to the north that are wonderfully detailed with a walking trail.”
“Clean with bathrooms and water fountains , in addition picnic tables and shade.”
Plan your run at Fairview 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.
- Websitecostamesaca.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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