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Forest Cove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in Agoura Hills, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Forest Cove 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.
Sprawling neighborhood park featuring playgrounds and ball courts, plus dog-friendliness.
What runners say about Forest Cove Park
“Nice retreat for parents and kids: 2 playgrounds, alleys long enough to ride bikes without getting bored, a well maintained field for soccer, football or baseball.”
“Beautiful park, only concern is the toddler area is right near cement stairs going down the hill.”
“It comes complete with a giant shade tree , basketball courts , play area for kids ,and bathrooms!”
“Great quite peaceful place to play with kids, basketball court, bbq areas, lot of space to play soccer and large number of hares you can observe”
“Perfect neighborhood park for taking your dog on a walk.”
Forest Cove Park is a gem for nature enthusiasts and families alike. Located in a serene environment, it offers a variety of activities and scenic beauty. Here are some highlights: 1.
Perfect neighborhood park for taking your dog on a walk. It has a huge grass field for kicking a ball or throwing a Frisbee, a play area for the kiddies, and walking paths. In years past I've seen nesting egrets surrounded by a fence, but they weren't there this year.
There's parking. Nice place for parents to bring the kids to play. Walk your dog. They have sitting areas. The area is not big though. You could also run round the park on the side walk, makes for a good exercise.
Nice large park with open field, baseball diamond, basketball hoops, and two playgrounds one at the street level and one at the top of the hill. Good paved path for kids to scooter or bike down.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, only concern is the toddler area is right near cement stairs going down the hill.”
“I felt like snow white with ground squirrels bunnies blue Jays and dogs all over .”
“Great quite peaceful place to play with kids, basketball court, bbq areas, lot of space to play soccer and large number of hares you can observe”
“The play equipment is not the best compared to other local parks but the baseball diamond, basketball court , and upper level does have unique features.”
“Nice large park with open field, baseball diamond, basketball hoops, and two playgrounds one at the street level and one at the top of the hill.”
“It comes complete with a giant shade tree , basketball courts , play area for kids ,and bathrooms!”
“It comes complete with a giant shade tree , basketball courts , play area for kids ,and bathrooms!”
Plan your run at Forest Cove 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitem.parks.lacounty.gov
- Phone+1 818-597-7361
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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