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Old Ranch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in San Ramon, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Old Ranch 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.

ScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Family park with a playground, plus picnic tables and a basketball court.

What runners say about Old Ranch Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (121 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Has a few different fields for sports, a playground, jungle gym, easy parking, clean restrooms, BBQ's, benches.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful little park with a small playground tucked away on top of a hill with an amazing panoramic view”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Peaceful neighborhood park and clean track for walking and running.”

Cool park, good for families with little kids + it's well large and well spread out. It's easy to walk, run or pedal laps around a path that goes around the whole park. Has a few different fields for sports, a playground, jungle gym, easy parking, clean restrooms, BBQ's, benches.

★★★★★ — Anonymous , Dec 2019

As usual, San Ramon knows how to do parks! Well maintained, restrooms, shaded picnic tables, lots of grass, doggie bags, and water fountains. Great regional views Adjoins East Bay Trail System.

★★★★☆ — Greg , Sep 2021

There is a lot here to enjoy. It is a nice park set in the rolling hills surrounding San Ramon. There are good kids play structures, gardens, fields, paths, and a disc golf course.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Mar 2021

Beautiful, quiet atmosphere. Large track for running/walking. Large grassy area for kite flying, small but fun playground good for ages 1-12. Public restrooms and picnic tables.

★★★★★ — J. , Oct 2017

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Beautiful little park with a small playground tucked away on top of a hill with an amazing panoramic view”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 8 mentions

“Beautiful little park with a small playground tucked away on top of a hill with an amazing panoramic view”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Peaceful neighborhood park and clean track for walking and running.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Has a few different fields for sports, a playground, jungle gym, easy parking, clean restrooms, BBQ's, benches.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Has a few different fields for sports, a playground, jungle gym, easy parking, clean restrooms, BBQ's, benches.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Well maintained, restrooms, shaded picnic tables, lots of grass, doggie bags, and water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Old Ranch 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
  • Websitesanramon.ca.gov
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Old Ranch Park

1000 Vista Monte Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582

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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.