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Laird Regional Park
4 ★★★★☆ 429 Google reviews · Running trail in Modesto, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Laird Regional 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.
What runners say about Laird Regional Park
“There's a beautiful park, picnic area, big open grass field and dirt paths that lead to the river for fishing.”
Perfect spot for family or for fisherman. There's a beautiful park, picnic area, big open grass field and dirt paths that lead to the river for fishing. Carp, largemouth bass, catfish, and blue gill, never seen sturgeon but I heard they are there if lucky
Nice park, with so much potential! Needs work on walking trail along the river.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a beautiful park, picnic area, big open grass field and dirt paths that lead to the river for fishing.”
“So this place has served me well on numerous occasions as restrooms very clean and dare I say it, family oriented while still maintaining a semblance of sleaze.”
Plan your run at Laird Regional 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitestancountyparks.com
- Phone(209) 525-6750
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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