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Mistlin Sports Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,142 Google reviews · Running trail in Ripon, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mistlin Sports 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.
This 80-acre community space features a gazebo, play area with splash pad & multiple sports fields.
What runners say about Mistlin Sports Park
“Beautiful park, very clean and well kept, Almond blossom festival was a great experience with the family.”
“Beautiful park, very clean and well kept, Almond blossom festival was a great experience with the family.”
Mistlin Sports Park in Ripon has the Almond Festival today with a variety of food vendors and a stage for music including carnival rides games and other merchandise to buy such as Nailed-it-by-Nydam who sells hand crafted cutting boards, tables, and serving trays.
We went for a softball tournament last weekend. The location is convenient- right of the freeway - and in the middle of some almond? Orchards (not sure since we went in winter and the trees were bare) There are baseball fields and batting practice cages adjacent to each other.
Great place for small kids to cool off and run around. The park has a nice little splash pad that starts up at 11am. The bathrooms are regularly cleaned and lots of room. The playground is big and fairly new. The grass is ridiculously green in the field and it’s very well mowed and maintained.
Amazingly clean and green. Well maintained and perfect for kids as well as parents! Parents parked (AMPLE parking), found a table under the large shaded awning and the kids had a blast. Started on the play ground, worked up a sweat then ran on the other side to the excellent water feature.
Trail conditions & character
“However there is not enough parking if all the baseball fields, and some of the soccer fields are being used.”
“Cons: Bathrooms could definitely use a deep cleaning and for safety, PLEASE add a light, a lantern, SOMETHING in the girls bathroom.”
“However, I did have my service dog along, but not in her vest or identifiable as such, and I was not questioned.”
“Water fountains shooting out of the ground was wonderful even for smaller children.”
Plan your run at Mistlin Sports 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofripon.org
- Phone(209) 599-2108
Hours
| Monday | 2–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–4 PM |
| Thursday | 2–4 PM |
| Friday | 2–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
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