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Lincoln Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in East Garrison, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Lincoln 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.

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Neighborhood green space featuring a playground, picnic tables and basketball hoops.

What runners say about Lincoln Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (104 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“1 acres, it offers a mix of open grassy areas, shaded spots, and well-maintained paths ideal for walking, running, or hiking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It's a beautiful park to bring your kids to have joy of fresh air and playing sports like basketball soccer and other recreational activities”

Lincoln Park is a family-friendly neighborhood park named after President Abraham Lincoln. Spanning approximately 14.1 acres, it offers a mix of open grassy areas, shaded spots, and well-maintained paths ideal for walking, running, or hiking.

★★★★★ — Kdg , Sep 2025

Nice and new ,clean and love the view. Baseball, basketball, playground and bathrooms. A great place to walk and play with your kids. Great feature for all of us in eastgarrison.

★★★★☆ — Sean , May 2018

After taking a hike nearby, we relaxed and played at this park and it was really great. I would recommend this park.

★★★★★ — Shad , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 104 reviews →

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 4 mentions

“It's a beautiful park to bring your kids to have joy of fresh air and playing sports like basketball soccer and other recreational activities”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Still under development, no restroom facility and the grass is cut too high”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Lincoln 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, water — reported by runners
  • Phone(831) 384-7320

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–8 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 Lincoln Park

13900 Sherman Blvd, East Garrison, CA 93933

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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.