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Sapwi Trails Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Running trail in Thousand Oaks, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Sapwi Trails 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 surfaceShadedRestrooms

Skate park featuring a pump track, a BMX trail and a skate track.

What runners say about Sapwi Trails Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (86 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The trails is well maintained with plenty of information posted along the way.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Went when the sun 🌞 was setting, so it was nice with a partially shaded trail.”

Nice place to bring the tots for the playground, get a hike in and/or walk your dog 🐶. Went when the sun 🌞 was setting, so it was nice with a partially shaded trail. Had the chance to listen to nature with the sound of frogs 🐸 (see video). Love the big oak trees. 😊 Enjoyed!!!

★★★★★ — Tisa , Jul 2023

Love this park! It’s nice to have a challenging park that promotes reactive thinking for once. Tired of all the babyd down playgrounds in the area. The kids love the slides and the rope walks. Gives them a sense of accomplishment!

★★★★★ — Mike , Nov 2019

Very nice park built across from Los Cerritos Middle School. It includes hiking trails, a large play place, small skate park, etc. Good place for time with the kiddos!

★★★★★ — Brett , May 2023

Very cool park with trails to walk that go far into the open spaces. Very cool. Saw a rattlesnake on the trail as the warning signs alert you to be on the lookout for.

★★★★★ — Kat , Sep 2023

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Went when the sun 🌞 was setting, so it was nice with a partially shaded trail.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“There is a hiking trail of you go to the back and follow the dirt path.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Picnic tables, grills, kida space, trails, restrooms, Disc golf, bike park with tools.”

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Plan your run at Sapwi Trails 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecrpd.org
  • Phone(805) 495-6471

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9:30 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 Sapwi Trails Community Park

2100 Scenicpark St, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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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.