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Raynor Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 554 Google reviews · Running trail in Sunnyvale, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Raynor 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-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Longtime park with dinosaur-themed play areas plus a field, horseshoe pits & picnic areas.

What runners say about Raynor Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (554 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Really nice and beautiful clean park, have a really nice and upgraded 2 playgrounds for kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Really nice and beautiful clean park, have a really nice and upgraded 2 playgrounds for kids.”

This park has two playground areas; one for older kids and one, gated area for younger children. There are plenty of picnic tables which are fabulous for birthday parties or simply grabbing a bite to eat outdoors.

★★★★★ — Stephany , Apr 2022

Raynor park is a regular park with all amenities like walking trail, picnic area, play structures in a vast green space. Good for people in that area. I wouldn't recommend anyone making a plan to especially visit this one from a far distance. We happen to visit it to attend a birthday party.

★★★★☆ — Ruchita , Oct 2023

Really nice and beautiful clean park, have a really nice and upgraded 2 playgrounds for kids. have lots of chair and tables with the barbecue, have a basketball playgrounds which is covered with the fences. Have a baseball playground and have a really big open field that you can walk and run your dog.

★★★★★ — Naveed , Jan 2025

I took my son here forty years ago, and enjoyed it then. Now, it's been completely redone with a fenced-in playground for very young children, and one for older kids with all kinds of challenging equipment. They've got restrooms, grassy areas for running and playing, and picnic areas for birthday parties.

★★★★★ — Mary , Sep 2024

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“Great accoutrements such as picnic tables, grills, playground, tennis and basketball courts baseball fields, Superior Recreation including free restrooms and parking!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great place for walks or just to sit and relax watching the kids play baseball or basketball or the dogs playing fetch.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Great accoutrements such as picnic tables, grills, playground, tennis and basketball courts baseball fields, Superior Recreation including free restrooms and parking!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Water fountain near the entrance.”

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Plan your run at Raynor 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesunnyvale.ca.gov
  • Phone+1 408-730-7350

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

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 Raynor Park

1565 Quail Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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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.