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Prospect Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Running trail in Rancho Cordova, 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 Prospect 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.
Popular park boasting basketball courts, a playground, and grassy fields for games.
What runners say about Prospect Hill Park
“Very clean and plenty of things to climb on.”
“Great playground structures for kids of all ages, but could have used more shade on the playground area during these hot summers!”
“Great playground structures for kids of all ages, but could have used more shade on the playground area during these hot summers!”
My 1year old and 3 year old absolutely love this park! Yes, the are a bit on the smaller side for this park but, there are baby swings and a smaller play area for younger kids. However! Your littles will definitely want to check out the tower of slides on the bigger play structure.
Awesome park hidden in a quiet little neighborhood. Major slides, lots to climb, trails to ride bikes, courts to play ball, tables for a picnic, and plenty of open fields to play. The only reason I see for not giving it a 5 star rating would be that there didn't appear to be any bathrooms! 😯.
Big park with a tall slide structure, like 3 or 4 tall slides. Lots of space and structures to run to and climb on. Large field on one side shade trees and benchs on the other side
Trail conditions & character
“The only reason I see for not giving it a 5 star rating would be that there didn't appear to be any bathrooms!”
“Great playground structures for kids of all ages, but could have used more shade on the playground area during these hot summers!”
“Major slides, lots to climb, trails to ride bikes, courts to play ball, tables for a picnic, and plenty of open fields to play.”
“Large plush grass, great for soccer, football or a picnic, basketball court, water fountain and the coolest playground with stuff for big and little kiddos alike.”
Plan your run at Prospect Hill 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
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecordovarpd.gov
- Phone+1 916-842-3300
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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