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Fireside Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 335 Google reviews · Running trail in Oceanside, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fireside 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.
Neighborhood park with a playground, BBQs, basketball court and volleyball court.
What runners say about Fireside Park
“Very clean and well maintained, the playground it’s my kids favorite and my dog always have a great time without been overcrowded.”
“Such a beautiful park full of gorgeous mature trees.”
“Lots of shade and seems like it's never over crowded or loud.”
Such a beautiful park full of gorgeous mature trees. Perfect size walking sidewalk around the park, picnic benches, grills, garbage cans. A nice basketball court which is also good for roller skating. We love to catch the sunset here.
This is a really great park. It has a three story playground for older kids with at least four slides. Also it has a large bark area and hang slide bar, a climbing area, and little mushroom seats that you can walk or jump on. It also has a little kids playground, a large grassy area, and basketball courts.
Nice quiet park. Lots of shade and seems like it's never over crowded or loud. Just a perfect spot to get away for a bit. Great spot to walk the dog but it isn't a no leash dog-park. There are trails beyond the fence, (past the basketball court) that seem to follow the bike path. Not sure how far.
Its a beautiful park, bigger than looks. Grass for running or playing soccer, a full basketball court, volleyball court and play ground. You can access the San Luis bike trail just through some a field.
Trail conditions & character
“Only two downsides, no bathroom and several dogs off leash which made me nervous as a I was by myself with two toddlers.”
“Very clean and well maintained, the playground it’s my kids favorite and my dog always have a great time without been overcrowded.”
“Lots of shade and seems like it's never over crowded or loud.”
Plan your run at Fireside 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.
- Phone+1 760-435-5041
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
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