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Hooker Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 736 Google reviews · Running trail in Chico, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hooker Oak 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.
Recreational park featuring baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, a playground & picnic areas.
What runners say about Hooker Oak Park
“The park maintenance crew and park Ranger do a great job keeping it safe and clean.”
“I was very surprised at how quiet and beautiful this park is.”
“It is extremely dog friendly, has lots of parking, shade, picnic tables, creek access via several private little alcove and "beaches.”
“I was very surprised at how quiet and beautiful this park is.”
I love this park! It is extremely dog friendly, has lots of parking, shade, picnic tables, creek access via several private little alcove and "beaches." There is a really nice basketball court that has matting on it rather than concrete. There are 3 baseball fields, and 4 playgrounds from what I saw.
Very nice park. Well maintained. Super clean & Shaded. Picnic areas. Handicap park on front side. Toddler sized park on the back side. Baseball/softball fields. Walking trails. Freebie golf. Plenty of parking. Bathrooms. We will be returning for more fun!
Our favorite park in town! Perfect trails to take the stroller down. Beautiful, clean, quiet.
I five this park four stars only because it doesn't have a real viable swimming area. There's a basketball court, playground, clean bathrooms, picnic areas, and access to upper park, and while the creek does run through here it isn't as prime a swimming spot as the swimming hole across the street on Vallombrosa, or up…
Trail conditions & character
“Still my favorite place to catch views and spend the day exploring in Chico.”
“It is extremely dog friendly, has lots of parking, shade, picnic tables, creek access via several private little alcove and "beaches.”
“You got playground, green fields, picnic table and grill, good parking, shade, disc golf, and bathrooms nearby.”
“It is extremely dog friendly, has lots of parking, shade, picnic tables, creek access via several private little alcove and "beaches.”
“It is extremely dog friendly, has lots of parking, shade, picnic tables, creek access via several private little alcove and "beaches.”
“Playgrounds have fencing or are enclosed in some way, which is part of the provided safety, but they are also wheelchair/handicap accessible.”
“I was very surprised at how quiet and beautiful this park is.”
Plan your run at Hooker Oak 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitechicorec.gov
- Phone+1 530-895-4711
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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