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Poindexter Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Moorpark, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Poindexter 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Clean park with a basketball court and a playground, plus a skateboard facility.

What runners say about Poindexter Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (119 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Two small child play areas and 2 older child play areas as well as horseshoes, two softball fields, nice clean restrooms and of course - The BEST skatepark in Ventura county!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Love this park great layout so peaceful and always tons of fun for the kids many things to do”

I love this park. It's in walking distance from my house and has so many wonderful trees. My daughter loves it as well. The skate park seems very popular, but overall a good family park.

★★★★★ — Rozie , Apr 2019

Well groomed and clean. Lots of grass and shade. Very nice dog run, though it is in the sun.

★★★★★ — Stephen , Jun 2021

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Very nice dog run, though it is in the sun.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Love this park great layout so peaceful and always tons of fun for the kids many things to do”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Has horse shoes, basketball, baseball, gazebo with veterans memorial, picnic areas, grass, shade trees, bathrooms, parking, nice play areas, bar-b-ques and also the skate park.”

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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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
  • Websitemoorparkca.gov
  • Phone(805) 517-6300
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Poindexter Park

Poindexter Park, 500 Poindexter Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021

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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.