HomeCaliforniaSan Anselmo › Red Hill Community Park

Red Hill Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in San Anselmo, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Red Hill Community 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.

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Red Hill Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (109 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 7 mentions

“Kids throw the ball, doggy sniffs and romps with other canines, Gramma sits in the shade.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“My dog park and I love it; have been going for four years now.”

Pretty good dog park. It has chips on the ground and bags. There are regulars here as well as dog walkers. Lots of nice people.

★★★★☆ — Jessica , Aug 2018

In Marin this is my go-to dog park. It's quite large and plenty of running room. A large shade structure and shade trees offer protection. They always have waste bags available and everybody there is friendly and helpful, with group activities often scheduled. There's also a little dog's area now.

★★★★☆ — Giulia , Apr 2019

Beautiful setting and friendly owners. Small-dog area is temporary, with a permanent one to come. Small dogs get the run of the place from 3-4 p.m. The members of this community are very involved in its upkeep and improvement.

★★★★★ — Barbara , May 2019

Lovey setting for dogs and owners. Friendly and comfortable. My grandkids and I love to take our pooch here. Kids throw the ball, doggy sniffs and romps with other canines, Gramma sits in the shade. A slice of heaven!

★★★★★ — Nancy , Jul 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 109 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 40 mentions

“No separate area for large and small dogs, and the wood chips can be difficult to walk on (The dogs don't mind!”

More trails like this →

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“Kids throw the ball, doggy sniffs and romps with other canines, Gramma sits in the shade.”

More trails like this →

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“No separate area for large and small dogs, and the wood chips can be difficult to walk on (The dogs don't mind!”

More trails like this →

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Next to the dog park are some beautiful easily reachable trails up into the hills where you can walk your dogs .”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Great turf field, easy parking, clean restrooms, and nice little dog park attached to boot.”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“My pup always meets tons of other friendly dogs, parking is easy, people are always nice and tons of room to romp around for our four legged friends.”

More trails like this →

🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Fenced, roomy tanbark play park with water stations and dogwash area.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Red Hill Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitetownofsananselmo.org
  • Phone(415) 258-4640
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10:30 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 Red Hill Community Park

198 Shaw Dr, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Get directions

Running trails near San Anselmo

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

San Anselmo, CA

Dog-friendly

under a mile away

Sorich Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

San Anselmo, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

under a mile away

Bald Hill Preserve

3 ★★★☆☆ 2 reviews

San Anselmo, CA

1.1 miles away

Hawthorne Canyon

4.7 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

San Anselmo, CA

Dog-friendly

1.2 miles away

Terra Linda Sleepy Hollow Ridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

San Rafael, CA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring miles of hiking trails for people, horses, and dogs.

1.8 miles away

Gerstle Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

San Rafael, CA

Scenic

Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.

1.8 miles away

All running trails in San Anselmo, CA →

Nearby towns

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.