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Piedmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 810 Google reviews · Running trail in Piedmont, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Piedmont 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.
Leafy city park popular for picnics, dog-walking & wedding photos, with a paved trail.
What runners say about Piedmont Park
“One of the best parts is the bathroom- nowadays you can't count on a bathroom but it was open and clean.”
“There are some beautiful paths alongside a creek as well as a Japanese style garden, big lawn areas and tennis courts.”
“There's a nice little playground, but if the little ones get bored or you're there with the dog, it's nice to walk around.”
This a small gem of a park. I rated 5 for the following reasons. For a small town park, this has a lot to offer. A beautiful, scenic lawn for reading a book on a blanket below a large tree, or sitting on a bench.
This is one of my favorite local parks to visit. It is beautiful with many places to settle in for a nice picnic or hanging out. It is never too crowded and the people that go there tend to be friendly. There is a playground for young children as well with a public restroom that is pretty clean.
Had a really good time here. The trail has some steep parts but it was paved and easy to navigate- even while social distancing. There is plenty of free nearby parking and enough shade to make for a cool break if it is a warm sunny day.
Perfect place for a picnic! There's a nice little playground, but if the little ones get bored or you're there with the dog, it's nice to walk around. There are some beautiful paths alongside a creek as well as a Japanese style garden, big lawn areas and tennis courts.
Trail conditions & character
“There are some beautiful paths alongside a creek as well as a Japanese style garden, big lawn areas and tennis courts.”
“There's a nice little playground, but if the little ones get bored or you're there with the dog, it's nice to walk around.”
“The trail has some steep parts but it was paved and easy to navigate- even while social distancing.”
“One of the best parts is the bathroom- nowadays you can't count on a bathroom but it was open and clean.”
“There is plenty of free nearby parking and enough shade to make for a cool break if it is a warm sunny day.”
“It has a wonderful children's playground, good drinking fountains, a beautiful entrance, and some history associated w the location.”
Plan your run at Piedmont Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Phone(510) 420-3050
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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