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Red Willow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in San Ramon, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Red Willow 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Relaxing baseball field and trail-filled park, popular for picnics.

What runners say about Red Willow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (110 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It is clean and well-maintained, but it's a bit small in comparisons to other parks in San ramon.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“The walking trails are well-maintained and offer beautiful views of the surrounding nature.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It was peaceful & relaxing for a outdoor get-together with friends.”

Nice small park tucked away in the neighborhood with hiking paths. Several parking spots available. Hiking path leads to other local neighborhood parks and paths. Love this place

★★★★☆ — Tammy , Sep 2022

Such a cute well maintained park in a peaceful residential area. Lovely view around. We loved to play badminton here in the morning when hardly anyone was around. They have a public toilet, children's play area, sitting space and baseball field. Parking is limited but was almost empty on a weekday morning.

★★★★★ — Aishwarya , Feb 2022

Red willow is our favorite stop by park. It is clean and well-maintained, but it's a bit small in comparisons to other parks in San ramon. The playground is nice, but there could be more variety for older kids. The walking trails are short, but they're a good option for a quick stroll.

★★★★★ — Vaishali , Oct 2024

After work at 6:15pm, I came hike about 40 minutes. Saw one of the most beautiful sunset. Saw Diablo hill cross valley. So I call this -Tri- valley "little Diablo ".

★★★★★ — Yuling , Sep 2015

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 110 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Worth the walk with a panorama view of the surrounding area of San Ramon, black hawk , Danville and the infamous Mount Diablo.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 8 mentions

“You can also hike the hill, which offers great views of the SR Valley.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“It's a good park, good for walking dogs and having fun”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It was peaceful & relaxing for a outdoor get-together with friends.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Pleasant beautiful views clean & restrooms open & available nice!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Parking is limited but was almost empty on a weekday morning.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Drinking fountain awesome!”

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Plan your run at Red Willow 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.
  • Websitesanramon.ca.gov
  • Phone(925) 973-3200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 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 Red Willow Park

190 Red Willow Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582

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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.