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Pleasure Island Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Running trail in Livermore, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pleasure Island 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Local park featuring a pirate-themed playground for kids, plus picnic tables and barbecues.

What runners say about Pleasure Island Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (118 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“This park was just perfect,my grandson had a blast playing here,there is plenty of room to play in grassy area,and a very clean playground.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“There's shade and good choices for playground equipment, picnic tables, water fountain.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“2 bucket swings as well as a chair swing for all abilities 6 swings total.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

Ample street parking along pearl and quartz 6 tables Good shade 75% at 10am & 40% at noon Big field BBQ Fire pit x 2 Water fountain with dog fountain Walking distance from parking to playground: close when parking along pearl drive.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Oct 2021

Great fun for the littles! Newer playground equipment with a range of activities to keep them interested, active, and safe. Lots picnic tables, ample trees and shade, and greenspace with paths also. Convenient location, for running between errands, work, school, appts, etc.

★★★★☆ — Sultana , Nov 2023

Love this park. The only wish I have would be some shade over thr play structures. It's apparent that a lot of thought went into the design as it accommodates so many age groups and abilities. The picnic areas are awesome and so much green space to accommodate running.

★★★★★ — Tina , Sep 2019

Very nice park for the kids. They have to climb to use slides and work to get across obstacles. Very spacious to run and play as well! Makes them think a little to use this park. Love it!

★★★★★ — Ant , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 118 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 12 mentions

“Only drawback is, like most other Livermore parks, there is no restroom facility.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“There's shade and good choices for playground equipment, picnic tables, water fountain.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“It has plenty of parking and you can enter the park from two different streets.”

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🚰 Water fountains 5 mentions

“There's shade and good choices for playground equipment, picnic tables, water fountain.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“With rubber matting and about 20 different things kids can climb, bounce, rock, and slide on.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Nice walkway for strollers and strolling.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 23 mentions

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Plan your run at Pleasure Island 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.
  • 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.
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Hours

Monday 6 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–8:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pleasure Island Park

280 Pearl Dr, Livermore, CA 94550

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.