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Paloma Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 389 Google reviews · Running trail in Atascadero, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paloma Creek 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.
Park with athletic facilities such as baseball and softball fields plus batting cages, and a playground.
What runners say about Paloma Creek Park
“Well kept and clean, the only negative was the locked gate so we could not unload all of the stuff; had to foot it.”
“Big, beautiful trees, nice play structure, plenty of open space for sports or running around.”
“Great park with great play areas for kids, you can walk your dogs or walk/run yourself.”
Great park with great play areas for kids, you can walk your dogs or walk/run yourself.
This is one of our favorite parks in the North County, it’s very open plenty to do for ages 1- teen. The climbing structures are great for older kids and the younger playground is very cute too.
Ball fields for the little ones were great. I didnt notice any deep groves in the laen which made it easier to walk on for myself but more importantly the kids playing out there. Very nice well groomed landscaping.
Lots of sports fields, equestrian center, horseshoes, bbq areas. Bathrooms avail. Dog friendly with trails around park. Downside.. lots of shady people sitting in their cars
Trail conditions & character
“Great park with great play areas for kids, you can walk your dogs or walk/run yourself.”
“Very nice groundskeeping and restrooms we open & clean.”
“Big, beautiful trees, nice play structure, plenty of open space for sports or running around.”
“Parking was over flowing, people were parking on the street and in the bark because the parking lot was at full capacity.”
Plan your run at Paloma Creek 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.
- Websiteatascadero.org
- Phone(805) 470-3360
- 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 |
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