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Foothills Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in San Marcos, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Foothills 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.
What runners say about Foothills Park
“A peaceful and quiet park, perfect for families looking to enjoy a day playing or hiking together!”
A peaceful and quiet park, perfect for families looking to enjoy a day playing or hiking together! The trails wind through the neighborhood and the surrounding wilderness, offering wide gravel paths and wooden steps. You might encounter other hikers and bicyclists on these trails.
Great park with Access to trails. Don't forget to grab a free map at the trailhead and enjoy the great outdoors. Dog friendly and.great for kids can go from the park to the trails.
Foothills Park is a beautiful quaint neighborhood park. There wasn’t a soul here the morning we went but I can imagine little ones riding bikes and scooters on the paved sidewalk around the perimeter of the park. There are multiple hiking and walking trails that stem from this park.
Love this little park, lots of shade. Hiking trails and a great path for little ones to scooter/bike.
Trail conditions & character
“🚙Free parking on the street 💰This park is free 🎠The play structure has a mulch ground surface.”
“My son and I went for a jog with our BOB stroller on the trail behind the houses along Via Barquero over to Santa Fe Hills Park (1 mile each way).”
“🚽No restrooms 🧺A few picnic tables 🪑Park benches at playground 🖼Lawn 🌳Few shady trees 🌟Clean grounds 🐶Dog waste stations along the trail.”
“A peaceful and quiet park, perfect for families looking to enjoy a day playing or hiking together!”
“There wasn’t a soul here the morning we went but I can imagine little ones riding bikes and scooters on the paved sidewalk around the perimeter of the park.”
“My son and I went for a jog with our BOB stroller on the trail behind the houses along Via Barquero over to Santa Fe Hills Park (1 mile each way).”
Plan your run at Foothills Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — 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(760) 744-9000 ext. 3500
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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