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Lakeshore Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 861 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Lakeshore 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.

LoopScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Spacious park surrounding a lake, featuring walking trails & fishing.

What runners say about Lakeshore Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (861 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“A very beautiful park,a very enjoyable walk for my grandson,fiancée and I.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great to relax and watch the ducks, have a good walk and even great for a nice jog.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“A quiet and peaceful breeze emanates from all corners of the water that serves as home to some adorable ducks of all color and sizes.”

Beautiful park. A quiet and peaceful breeze emanates from all corners of the water that serves as home to some adorable ducks of all color and sizes. I am new to the area, and I am glad I came upon Lakeshore Park.

★★★★★ — Frederick , Jul 2022

This is another good park to go to at Newark. Expect many geese to come by here since it’s believed that they live here. You’ll see many of them and maybe rare ones that you don’t see often. I really like the lake here because it looks nice.

★★★★☆ — Ivan , Aug 2024

Nice lake view for walking, jogging and biking. The entire loop is about 1 mile. Beautiful sunset view in the park 🌅. Limited parking spots but has multiple entrances in the community.

★★★★☆ — Srujana , May 2023

Beautiful park with 1.25 miles paved loop around the lake. I love coming here to see the sunset, it offers amazing views. Plenty of parking at the entrance.

★★★★★ — Neha , Apr 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 20 mentions

“A very beautiful park,a very enjoyable walk for my grandson,fiancée and I.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“A quiet and peaceful breeze emanates from all corners of the water that serves as home to some adorable ducks of all color and sizes.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Limited parking spots but has multiple entrances in the community.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“25 miles paved loop around the lake.”

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Plan your run at Lakeshore 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitenewark.org
  • Phone(510) 578-4000

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lakeshore Park

5119 Ipswich Ct, Newark, CA 94560

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.