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Oakley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Maria, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Oakley 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Baseball fields on a grassy site featuring a playground and picnic tables.

What runners say about Oakley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (179 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintain baseball fields (2) for the young comunity, clean and safe with extra green field and small playground for different activities!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“This little park is right next to my house, live going here, its always quiet and peaceful.”

I have been there during daytime, very, very nice and clean and we'll taken care of. I'm sure the big baseball field has nothing to do with that though. Out playing with my suicidal drone one afternoon and I look around and there's a boy in a base-a-ball uni looking at me. Let's do the time warp again! No, no.

★★★★★ — Edward , Mar 2021

Cute little park with a dog walking trail, couple of baseball fields, a decent sized playground, and a very large parking lot. No trouble finding parking here and honestly it just has a relaxing atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Zach , Dec 2023

It amazing you can walk the tracks play in the baseball fields and playground for little kids and teen sometimes if interested

★★★★★ — Alexander , Aug 2019

Nice park. Attended little league playoffs. Didn't know there was a dog walk area.

★★★★☆ — Andy , Jun 2023

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“It has a nice snack bar and new bathrooms It's a great place for families.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Cute little park with a dog walking trail, couple of baseball fields, a decent sized playground, and a very large parking lot.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Cute little park with a dog walking trail, couple of baseball fields, a decent sized playground, and a very large parking lot.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“This little park is right next to my house, live going here, its always quiet and peaceful.”

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Plan your run at Oakley 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 805-925-0951

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–8:30 pm

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 Oakley Park

119 010-019, Santa Maria, CA 93458

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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.