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Pico Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in San Clemente, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pico 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.
Basketball court in an informal park with a playscape, BBQ grills, picnic tables and ocean views.
What runners say about Pico Park
“It's large and clean with a clean public bathroom.”
“They have bathrooms, drinking water, beautiful trails and breathing views!”
Great park with a nice trail. Going all the way up we have a nice view of the coast.
Great little park on the north end of town, get out of the house, park and go for a walk, watch a sunset, run the kids!
Loved Pico park . Went on Mother's day and enjoyed a nice family picnic. The trail connecting to the park takes you to access the beach. You take the sidewalk and walk across. Parking is limited, but they have a playground,bbq, bathrooms, and some picnic tables.
Nice park with a playground and a basketball court. Free parking and easy access to Sea Summit trail.
Trail conditions & character
“They have bathrooms, drinking water, beautiful trails and breathing views!”
“Parking is limited, but they have a playground,bbq, bathrooms, and some picnic tables.”
“The fact that their is a restroom, basketball court and plenty of picnic area is why I gave it 4 stars.”
Plan your run at Pico 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesanclemente.gov
- Phone+1 949-361-8264
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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