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Preserve Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Redwood City, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Preserve 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.
What runners say about Preserve Park
“Very clean and refreshing.”
A small picnic area with tables and chairs and a parking lot that holds about 2 dozen cars. It has a pathway that leads to the bayshore trail. No overnight parking.
A cool, quiet trail that’s spacious and right along water, though it might be stinky depending on the day.
Nice little hidden area next to some water and trails. Very windy so good for kiting.
Apt place for Running, cycling,to be close to nature with lots of fresh air
Trail conditions & character
“I often travel across the bay or into other counties to go view birds when this has been near me the entire time.”
“The parking lot is on a one way road with a lot of no u-turn signs nearby making it difficult to get to, but well worth it.”
Plan your run at Preserve 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteredwoodcity.org
- Phone+1 650-780-7311
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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