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Kottinger Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasanton, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 60 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Kottinger Community 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.
Park with picnic facilities and a trail for running.
What runners say about Kottinger Community Park
“Beautiful small walk through park with tables, paths, stream, and grass hills.”
“The park supports different areas along the length with large open areas in the south east section and thinner more tree lined areas in the north west section.”
“Love this clean peaceful place!”
This unique park meanders along Kottinger Dr for about 2 miles. There is a nice walking path that runs the full length and crosses over a stream with a very cute bridge that kids like to play on.
One of the best parks in town. Split level, runs E-W along a hillside for several blocks. Super place for a picnic, and end to end there’s at least a half mile loop of shaded paved trail, definitely go running here.
Beautiful small walk through park with tables, paths, stream, and grass hills.
Fantastic local park in Pleasanton. Took pooch here for a walk while. Dog friendly, some up and down. Good exercise
Trail conditions & character
“The park supports different areas along the length with large open areas in the south east section and thinner more tree lined areas in the north west section.”
“Beautiful small walk through park with tables, paths, stream, and grass hills.”
“Scenic, relaxing and lots of very friendly people AND dogs.”
Plan your run at Kottinger Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance60 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitecityofpleasantonca.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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