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Heritage Oaks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Altos, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heritage Oaks 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.
Public park offering a picnic area, a playground, and a restroom.
What runners say about Heritage Oaks Park
“There is a clean, lockable bathroom that is kept in excellent condition, with soap and water to wash your hands.”
“Very nice park with huge, beautiful trees and surroundings.”
“Big green space for dog to run and good shady playground for kids play in.”
“A serene park offering a peaceful retreat, complete with restroom facilities.”
Nice place to take dogs for a walk. I don't think there are official off-leash times, as there are in some other parks in the area, nor is there a dedicated dog area.There is a trail that follows the creek which is nice, and there is also access down to the creek itself (or dry creek bed).
This is my favorite park to bring grandkids and dog. Big green space for dog to run and good shady playground for kids play in. Very peaceful. Miramonte is busy street but there is a good size Creek along the street with plenty trees and shrubs, can't even see cars.
Love the fact that there is a small creek here. Not a huge park but there is a decent amount of shade. I see 4 BBQ grills and 8 tables. Very well kept park. There's a bathroom for men and women.
Great park - lots of green space for running around in. There are bathrooms and picnic tables, with a small barbecue grill. Aside from play structures, there are climbing structures as well. There is also a creek or access to it.
Trail conditions & character
“Good place to bring dogs and kids or whatever else you got.”
“Nice park just wish bathroom where cleaner and there was this Palm tree where the kids play had lots of bees in the tree.”
“Two play structures, two entries, picnic area with bbqs in full view of both play structures, one for littles and one for littlest.”
“A serene park offering a peaceful retreat, complete with restroom facilities.”
“Big green space for dog to run and good shady playground for kids play in.”
“There is a water fountain just putside that includes a water dish area for your pup.”
Plan your run at Heritage Oaks 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(650) 947-2790
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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