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Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 453 Google reviews · Running trail in Placerville, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lions Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Recreation area featuring athletic fields, disc golf, a playground, and picnic tables.
What runners say about Lions Park
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and offers something for everyone, whether you’re looking to play, relax, or enjoy a picnic outdoors.”
Lions Park in Placerville, CA, is quite a gem. She's a beaut! The park was dedicated in 1968 by the Placerville Lion's Club. 24 acre park with two tennis courts, four pickle ball courts, two softball fields, frisbee disc golf course, children's play area, restroom, walking trail, and picnic tables and bbqs.
We recently moved here and was looking for a park so my dog could run around. This park is perfect. Never super crowded. It's kept very clean. My dog loves rolling in the grass and running. We have only seen a few other dogs there so she really hasn't made any new friends. The people are super friendly.
Would recommend going if you have animals. Me and my pup love going here for our little picnics. It's always pretty well maintained. There are quite a few questionable people here at times. Bathrooms could use some TLC. My pups favorite part is the baseball field. She loves the grass and the openness to run.
Nice park. Many people are walking dogs there and there are plenty of places for your dog to play and explore. Restroom facilities are very clean and maintained very well. Baseball diamond and jungle gym and a newly added disc golf course.
Trail conditions & character
“It has two sets of restrooms, drinking fountains (one for humans and one for dogs), and overall I would recommend this as a good place for an outing.”
“It has two sets of restrooms, drinking fountains (one for humans and one for dogs), and overall I would recommend this as a good place for an outing.”
“It has two sets of restrooms, drinking fountains (one for humans and one for dogs), and overall I would recommend this as a good place for an outing.”
Plan your run at Lions Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofplacerville.org
- Phone(530) 642-5232
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