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Lester J Knott Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 181 Google reviews · Running trail in Livermore, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lester J Knott 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.
Kid-friendly park with playgrounds, basketball courts, shady areas and picnic spots.
What runners say about Lester J Knott Park
“Well maintained with two climbing gyms appropriate for a range of ages and a large grassy field bounded by a fence on the edge facing the road.”
“Really nice and beautiful park with the basketball court and a really nice playground and with a table in chairs with the shit and you also have access to the drinking water.”
“Natural shade from trees in places as well as large shade sail.”
Update: 3.16.2024 The old, rusty, benches have all been replaced with new, smooth, resin benches! They're comfortable & *safe* even in shorts, as it always should've been. Glad this issue's finally been resolved! Yay! Lots of kids today at the park. Swings are suspended by chains, which are rusty.
Nice small park in a neighborhood housing area. Very clean and beautiful. The kids loved the playground and running around on the grass.
Great park, lots and lots of open space for a toddler to run. But: the play structures need a refresh -- some wear and tear exposing rusted metal beneath. I'm not saying rip them out, I'm saying patch them up.
MAGIKARP BE SPAWNING PLUS VALOR GYM ALL DAY BABY!!! WHAT WHAT?!?! Lol Pokemon go aside. Its a great park with at least one if not multiple basket ball courts. A great hill and field for kites.
Trail conditions & character
“Wish that everyone would respect the City Ordinances and keep their dogs on leash.”
“Natural shade from trees in places as well as large shade sail.”
“Lester J Knott Park is a park that offers a walking trail, a public restroom, sitting benches, and a playground.”
“Really nice and beautiful park with the basketball court and a really nice playground and with a table in chairs with the shit and you also have access to the drinking water.”
Plan your run at Lester J Knott Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, water — 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.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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