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Mooney Grove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,551 Google reviews · Running trail in Visalia, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mooney Grove 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.
Large, enduring public park dotted with grand old oaks, historic buildings & a lagoon with boats.
What runners say about Mooney Grove Park
“🌲 Spacious & Scenic Green Space Most visitors praise the wide lawns, walking trails, and shaded oak groves — perfect for picnics, relaxing walks, or group gatherings.”
“🌲 Spacious & Scenic Green Space Most visitors praise the wide lawns, walking trails, and shaded oak groves — perfect for picnics, relaxing walks, or group gatherings.”
“👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Features There are multiple playgrounds, picnic areas with BBQ grills, and open fields for games.”
Passing through town and needed a place to walk. Great space with a lovely museum too❣️
🌲 Spacious & Scenic Green Space Most visitors praise the wide lawns, walking trails, and shaded oak groves — perfect for picnics, relaxing walks, or group gatherings. Many note the peaceful, open feel, especially on weekdays when it’s less crowded.
I love The updated playground! It’s fenced in all around with one gate to exit and enter, allowing kids to run n play free without having to worry of the kids wondering off!
My son and I had a blast, we went to just go walking over there and decide to take him to the museum and it was the highlight of our day he loved it and had a great time learning ,especially the history that the museum had to offer...definitely we will go back again
Trail conditions & character
“🌲 Spacious & Scenic Green Space Most visitors praise the wide lawns, walking trails, and shaded oak groves — perfect for picnics, relaxing walks, or group gatherings.”
“🌲 Spacious & Scenic Green Space Most visitors praise the wide lawns, walking trails, and shaded oak groves — perfect for picnics, relaxing walks, or group gatherings.”
Plan your run at Mooney Grove 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
- Websitetularecountyparks.org
- Phone+1 559-624-7227
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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