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Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Sacramento, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve'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 Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve
“This is a nice walking / biking trail that has a loop around some beautiful natural scenery.”
“There's picnic tables as well in case you want to have a nice little lunch under the canopy of the centries old oak trees.”
“The story was peaceful and clearly fragrant, as the sounds mellowed throughout my mind.”
“I enjoy walking my dog at the park.”
Really crowded Park is terrific Force family gatherings and other outdoor activities. Suitable areas for volleyball and such and built-in barbecue pits with covered seating. Also nearby is the treathway sanctuary which is even quieter and more peaceful. Great place to walk a dog.
Had a nice walk there today with my pups. Very serene if you are in to meditating. From the critters to the birds chirping. I saw a beautiful photo shoot being done and impromptu ones as well. Can't wait for spring to come
Really nice little park. A little messy after the rain as the trails can be a little muddy. There arent any concrete or asphalt trails so be prepared to get your shoes a little dirty after a walkthrough.
This is a nice walking / biking trail that has a loop around some beautiful natural scenery. Resting bench's spread around and not too busy makes it a regular part of my jogging route.
Trail conditions & character
“There's picnic tables as well in case you want to have a nice little lunch under the canopy of the centries old oak trees.”
“The story was peaceful and clearly fragrant, as the sounds mellowed throughout my mind.”
“There arent any concrete or asphalt trails so be prepared to get your shoes a little dirty after a walkthrough.”
“Park has a small parking lot but could park on street, lots of shade area with trees and one Picnic area.”
Plan your run at Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve
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.
- Websitecityofsacramento.org
- Phone+1 916-808-6060
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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