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Moon Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Costa Mesa, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moon 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.
Playground with a dome simulating the lunar surface in commemoration of the 1969 moon landing.
What runners say about Moon Park
“There are big trees that offer a lot of shade and some benches and tables if you need them.”
“This little Park is nice and peaceful.”
This little Park is nice and peaceful. The grass is green and beautiful. There's a few picnic tables, plenty of shade, and two small playgrounds. The best feature is the moon! Once you see it you'll know what I mean.
This is our local park. NO restrooms but there are picnic areas and it is a great place to get onto the Santa Ana River Trail and head to the ocean. It has two playgrounds for toddlers and for littles. We often head over to just get outside and get under a shade tree in the summer.
Perfect rest stop if you're on the Santa Ana River trail. There are big trees that offer a lot of shade and some benches and tables if you need them. Exercise proper signaling when you're pulling off or getting back onto the trail! There is a tunnel leading away from the beach and it can be hard to see riders!
Nice neighborhood park off of the Santa Ana river trail. There is a large concrete 'moon' that is within this park that is pretty neat. Moon craters and all. A 5-12 kids play area is also available. Park is a little I the smaller side, but a nice rest stop with water fountain available.
Trail conditions & character
“NO restrooms but there are picnic areas and it is a great place to get onto the Santa Ana River Trail and head to the ocean.”
“There are big trees that offer a lot of shade and some benches and tables if you need them.”
“Park is a little I the smaller side, but a nice rest stop with water fountain available.”
“I'm guessing due to the construction they are doing on the freeway has a small parking lot and it's on the River Trail good place for a break if you're riding your bike”
Plan your run at Moon 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecostamesaca.gov
- Phone+1 714-754-5300
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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