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Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 263 Google reviews · Running trail in San Anselmo, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Memorial 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (263 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Two areas: toddler and big kid friendly, clean bathrooms, enough parking, picnic tables, plaza nearby.”

What a great park! A perfect place for kids to play, make friends and run around! There is an ENORMOUS play structure for bigger kids and a smaller one for little tots. The main playground has this really cool dinosaur themed sandbox. Finish it off with a big field and a baseball diamond and you're set.

★★★★★ — R8Cehorse , Nov 2017

We love this park because of its play structure and the massive land available for running for humans and furry pets! Cartwheels are a must! Lots of parking, tables for pick nicks are open now too...plus a restroom on site. Just bring your own soap just in case ....

★★★★★ — Diana , Mar 2021

It's been more than 30 years since I've spent any time here. A lot has changed and a lot remains the same. I was excited to see how my kids would take it all in and they loved every part of it. The skate park and rebuilt play structure are welcome changes since I was a kid.

★★★★★ — Nathanial , Nov 2025

Nice big enclosed space with lots of room to run, play games or be alone. Two areas: toddler and big kid friendly, clean bathrooms, enough parking, picnic tables, plaza nearby.

★★★★★ — Lily , Feb 2020

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“While parking is plentiful, navigating to the correct spot can be a bit tricky—my GPS led me to the opposite end of the park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“The snack shack sold corn dogs and solid food.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“If you didn't there's the Red Hill shopping plaza within walking distance for a coffee or fro-yo.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Two areas: toddler and big kid friendly, clean bathrooms, enough parking, picnic tables, plaza nearby.”

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Plan your run at Memorial 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetownofsananselmo.org
  • Phone(415) 258-4640

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

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 Memorial Park

1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

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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.