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Foster Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 901 Google reviews · Running trail in Ventura, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Foster 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.
Green-hilled park with a river flowing through it, multi-use trail & campgrounds.
What runners say about Foster Park
“This place is so relaxing beautiful views 😌 nice place for a walk and a dip I.”
“Beautiful area with lots of huge shade trees.”
“The trails that stem from here are some of the most peaceful I've ever experienced because they're away from the noises of the city.”
One of the best out-of-the-way nature parks. With plenty of parking and spacious grassy areas for picnicking and enjoying a nice barbecue with family and friends. The trails that stem from here are some of the most peaceful I've ever experienced because they're away from the noises of the city.
Beautiful area with lots of huge shade trees. The creek only runs some of the year, but it's great in the spring time!
This place is so relaxing beautiful views 😌 nice place for a walk and a dip I. The water
Trail conditions & character
“This place is so relaxing beautiful views 😌 nice place for a walk and a dip I.”
“With plenty of parking and spacious grassy areas for picnicking and enjoying a nice barbecue with family and friends.”
“Bathrooms are decent and maintained well (no shower facilities though).”
“Beautiful area with lots of huge shade trees.”
“The trails that stem from here are some of the most peaceful I've ever experienced because they're away from the noises of the city.”
Plan your run at Foster 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 805-654-3951
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
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