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Halcyon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 418 Google reviews · Running trail in San Leandro, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Halcyon 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.
Family-friendly park with a kids' playground, picnic benches and barbecue grills, plus a volleyball court.
What runners say about Halcyon Park
“It has restrooms 🚻 and they are always very clean, picnic tables and barbecue grills right next to the 🚻.”
“Come here for a beautiful morning or evening walk and get those steps in.”
“Tons of open grassy space, a bunch of trees and shade, plenty of benches, logs, and boulders all over for seating.”
“Halcyon Park is a serene haven with abundant flora and strolling pathways.”
“Otherwise it's a GREAT Park for all ages.”
Actually a really nice little park. It has a well paved path that circles the whole park. Tons of open grassy space, a bunch of trees and shade, plenty of benches, logs, and boulders all over for seating. A couple of play areas for young (Over 5 years) and very young kids (2-5 years).
I love this part. It is definitely one of San Leandro CA hidden gems. The park is very spacious. Plenty of green grass for the kids to run around or to walk your dog. It has a separate play area for toddlers. There's a small parking lot that are fits maybe 30 to 40 cars.
I like this park. There are two playgrounds, one for little kids and one for bigger kids. Has a Valley ball court, two valley ball courts should be better. Has bench tables for party, but needs reservation. Has a walking circle trail. What would be nice to have in this park are some exercise machines.
Beautiful park in my local neighborhood. Toddler and big kids playground areas, picnic areas, bathroom, and good place to take a walk. It has some beautiful big Redwood trees, a small parking area and a loop to walk or run around that's probably 1/4 of a mile.
Trail conditions & character
“the few dogs that people walk here are well trained and always on a leash so no worries of that nature.”
“However, the restrooms another issue, need regular maintaining; at least should have checked for cleaning every couple hours.”
“It has some beautiful big Redwood trees, a small parking area and a loop to walk or run around that's probably 1/4 of a mile.”
“Wide open spaces for playing, surrounded by paved walk way for doing laps, barbecue pits, and a good size play area for children.”
“Tons of open grassy space, a bunch of trees and shade, plenty of benches, logs, and boulders all over for seating.”
“Halcyon Park is a serene haven with abundant flora and strolling pathways.”
“You can come here for a BBQ, Park has fully functional restrooms and water fountain.”
Plan your run at Halcyon 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesanleandro.org
- Phone+1 510-577-3462
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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