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Quail Valley Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in San Marcos, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Quail Valley 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.
Park featuring a playground with slides, picnic tables, and walking trails, plus a field.
What runners say about Quail Valley Park
“Nice play area with a fence, but close to the street Very large grassy area with 3 concrete picnic tables Wide open, with limited shade”
“Great park to bring your family for a peaceful time.”
Nice open field for frisbee or whatever, a couple of concrete tables in the shade. A nice play area with swings and a slide. Opens to two different Trail heads and open space. One of the many nice parks within walking distance.
Beautiful little community park. There is a great walking/biking trail at the back of the park.
Trail conditions & character
“This is an good park I take my two dogs and grandson there during a time of day when generally there are few people .”
“Nice play area with a fence, but close to the street Very large grassy area with 3 concrete picnic tables Wide open, with limited shade”
“Nice play area with a fence, but close to the street Very large grassy area with 3 concrete picnic tables Wide open, with limited shade”
“Nice playground plenty of space and parking”
“Great park to bring your family for a peaceful time.”
“Tables, seating, trees, playground equipment, water fountain.”
Plan your run at Quail Valley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitesan-marcos.net
- Phone(760) 744-9000 ext. 3500
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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