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Locke-Paddon Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in Marina, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Locke-Paddon 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.
Park featuring a pond (a.k.a. “The Duck Pond”), plus wetlands, trails and picnic tables.
What runners say about Locke-Paddon Park
“kid friendly local library has park outside recently built and also large area to walk bike or simply sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery.”
“Whether you’re walking your dog or taking a stroll with your partner, the trail is peaceful and quiet(apart from the side along the actual road).”
Need to escape the chaos of traffic and the clamor of consumerism? Outside of the beach, this is the best you’re going to be able to do in Marina. Whether you’re walking your dog or taking a stroll with your partner, the trail is peaceful and quiet(apart from the side along the actual road).
Great place to walk your dog. There are lots of ground squirrels to watch.
Great place for open space, peace and quiet, and bird watching. The park has a lot of potential, but the restrooms are in need of upgrades, and improved lighting along the walking paths would make the area safer in the evenings. Adding security cameras and more sanitation stations would also be beneficial.
this is a unique park to walk around. such calmness. kid friendly local library has park outside recently built and also large area to walk bike or simply sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. thanks to the help from the local mayor this place has been restored ever since the take down of the lights for the airplanes.
Trail conditions & character
“kid friendly local library has park outside recently built and also large area to walk bike or simply sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery.”
“The park has a lot of potential, but the restrooms are in need of upgrades, and improved lighting along the walking paths would make the area safer in the evenings.”
“Whether you’re walking your dog or taking a stroll with your partner, the trail is peaceful and quiet(apart from the side along the actual road).”
“Whether you’re walking your dog or taking a stroll with your partner, the trail is peaceful and quiet(apart from the side along the actual road).”
“Plenty of parking and a variety of walking trails that were flat and flat-ish which was great for us.”
“thanks to the help from the local mayor this place has been restored ever since the take down of the lights for the airplanes.”
Plan your run at Locke-Paddon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemprpd.org
- Phone(831) 884-1253
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
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