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Rusch Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,295 Google reviews · Running trail in Citrus Heights, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Rusch 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.
Outdoor skating & biking spot with concrete surface, numerous unique features & lighting at night.
What runners say about Rusch Community Park
“Beautiful and clean park, loved the playground area.”
“This is a beautiful park with a lovely playground, lots of green and mature trees, a little creek, its own covered bridge.”
“There is plenty of parking, bathrooms, shade trees, playground, and easy access.”
Only $5! there are lifeguards on duty, a little kid area, and diving boards. Shaded seating, free open parking
Great park with excellent amenities. Friendly folks walking dogs and exercising. Great aerials at the skate park. Lots of shade, grass and benches. Check out the web site. Great seniors program and another well done park by our Sunrise Park and Rec service. Thanks citizens of Citrus Heights and it's leaders.
This park is huge. There are play structures, many ball fields, pickle ball courts, a nice community pool, a stream runs through it and I logged a 2.5 mile walk on paths and around the perimeter. It's a lovely park
Visited with my family and had a really nice, relaxing time. The paths are wide and easy to walk, and there’s plenty of open green space for the kids to run around
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park with a lovely playground, lots of green and mature trees, a little creek, its own covered bridge.”
“There are base/soft ball fields, several playgrounds , picnic areas, and restrooms throughout the park.”
“There is plenty of parking, bathrooms, shade trees, playground, and easy access.”
“The park is also dog friendly (just be sure to leash).”
“There is plenty of parking, bathrooms, shade trees, playground, and easy access.”
Plan your run at Rusch Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
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