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Pinewood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 494 Google reviews · Running trail in Milpitas, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pinewood 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.
Tennis courts, playgrounds & picnic tables with BBQ grills draw families to this lively green space.
What runners say about Pinewood Park
“As far as the park, I love how large it is 8 acres and how well maintained it is according to a neighbor taking his daily walk.”
“Too bad I didn’t bring any food or steak plenty of trees and shade for a picnic.”
“Quiet afternoon in March!”
Pinewood Park is one of the best, clean, safe and friendly neighborhood parks in Milpitas. Also park has no entry fee. Best part of park is ample,clean and very nice picnic table along with BBQ. This is very useful for organizing small family/friends get-together with lot of space for children's play area.
beautiful park in the hills. easy to get there. not crowded. remember to bring $6 for parking. we walked around the two lakes. lots of birds: woodpeckers, blue jays, ducks, geese, quail, waxwing, and more.
Absolutely wonderful experience for my daughter and I. Came to this park 10 minutes drive from our house wanting to see and experience other parks in our area. This time at around 11 there was a blow up slide and bounce house and kids everywhere from the elementary school next door.
Pinewood Park is one of the best, clean, safe and friendly neighborhood parks in Santa Clara County and has new (gated tennis courts, basketball hoops) , playground, BBQ, picnic tables, jog/walk path, ample parking, men's & ladies restrooms. Park is open most days sunrise to sundown.
Trail conditions & character
“Park has following things - १) new tennis courts २) basketball hoops ३) playground ४) BBQ ५) amazing picnic tables ६) jog/walk path ७) ample parking ८) men's & ladies restrooms.”
“Park has following things - १) new tennis courts २) basketball hoops ३) playground ४) BBQ ५) amazing picnic tables ६) jog/walk path ७) ample parking ८) men's & ladies restrooms.”
“Too bad I didn’t bring any food or steak plenty of trees and shade for a picnic.”
“If you are just looking for a place to jog or walk the dog then there is a good path.”
Plan your run at Pinewood Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemilpitas.gov
- Phone(408) 586-3210
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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