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Pleasant Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,331 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasant Hill, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pleasant Hill 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.
Sizable park with playgrounds, picnic spots & a pool plus areas for softball, basketball & bocce.
What runners say about Pleasant Hill Park
“This park is well taken care of and cleaned, well maintained also many garbage cans, plus a clean large bathroom in the middle of the park.”
“Lovely park with playground for kids, lots of seating area under beautiful trees, restrooms, community pool, basketball courts, baseball field, grills, and lots of parking.”
“Two playgrounds for different age groups, plenty of green space and tall trees for shade and fresh air.”
“Lovely park with lots of outdoor fun for all ages!”
I enjoyed the morning walk in this beautiful park. Dogs are allowed. They have a beautiful pool in this park and a spash area for kids. It is free for the summer.
A nice little park with a community garden. Picnic tables, barbecue pit. Public restrooms and water fountain. It even has a baseball field. Nice place to walk your dog on leash, have a picnic or play a ball game. There’s also basketball hoops and a swimming pool this place has it all.Well spaced out and parking.
Brought my friend to the park for a 8 year olds birthday party. It turned out to be less smoky, not as hot, with a cool breese. They had decorated in pink with nice snacks cupcake and lots of drinks. The party was fun for everly one.
Lovely park with playground for kids, lots of seating area under beautiful trees, restrooms, community pool, basketball courts, baseball field, grills, and lots of parking. Perfect park to bring your kids, dogs, go for a run/walk, ride your bike, or just have a nice picnic or bbq with friends.
Trail conditions & character
“Two playgrounds for different age groups, plenty of green space and tall trees for shade and fresh air.”
“Lovely park with playground for kids, lots of seating area under beautiful trees, restrooms, community pool, basketball courts, baseball field, grills, and lots of parking.”
“Lovely park with playground for kids, lots of seating area under beautiful trees, restrooms, community pool, basketball courts, baseball field, grills, and lots of parking.”
“Perfect park to bring your kids, dogs, go for a run/walk, ride your bike, or just have a nice picnic or bbq with friends.”
“The walkways are asphalt winding throughout the park,, easy for bikes and strollers.”
“The walkways are asphalt winding throughout the park,, easy for bikes and strollers.”
Plan your run at Pleasant Hill Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepleasanthillrec.com
- Phone+1 925-682-0896
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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