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Foxboro Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Running trail in Hercules, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Foxboro 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.

RestroomsWaterQuiet

City-run public park with sports facilities & a recreation hall offering indoor activities.

What runners say about Foxboro Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (191 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“I'm from Oakland and work in San Francisco, so I don't see alot of nice, clean parks”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I passed by walking by this park it looked very beautiful look like a nice place to go to with the family I I didn't go into the park but I can see it from the sidewalk”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Great for picnics and family gatherings mainly church functions Go drive by took a look sit a while it's very peaceful”

Good local park. Good for picnics and walking. Has playable but not great tennis and basketball courts, and children's playground. Comfortable setting that is never crowded.

★★★★☆ — J , Aug 2017

I love foxboro park. During the day especially mornings, theres a lot of people who are into their health and fitness. Walks and group walks as well as joggers who make use of the parks oval like pathway. Walk or jog the park in 4 revolutions, I believe is equivalent to a mile.

★★★★★ — Alpha , Dec 2025

Excellent neighborhood shared green for little ones. Trees for shade, quiet neighborhood. Great place to hang out. Keep in mind it's also used for BBQs on the weekend and some small practices, so be ready to share during busy times.

★★★★★ — Jess , Jul 2025

I passed by walking by this park it looked very beautiful look like a nice place to go to with the family I I didn't go into the park but I can see it from the sidewalk

★★★★☆ — Edwin , Feb 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Great for picnics and family gatherings mainly church functions Go drive by took a look sit a while it's very peaceful”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Public bathrooms and water fountain with awesome tennis court and basketball court”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Public bathrooms and water fountain with awesome tennis court and basketball court”

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Plan your run at Foxboro 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.hercules.ca.us
  • Phone+1 510-799-8291

Hours

Monday 5 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10:30 pm
Thursday 5 am–10:30 pm
Friday 5 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 5 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 5 am–10:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Foxboro Park

1025 Canterbury, Hercules, CA 94547

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.