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Saugstad Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 291 Google reviews · Running trail in Roseville, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Saugstad 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.

BoardwalkDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Green space with ballfields, play equipment, a dog run & picnic facilities, including barbecues.

What runners say about Saugstad Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (291 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Discovered Saugstad Park recently and loved how peaceful it was—not crowded at all.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“The people who are regulars are the best dog owners to be around; they pay attention to their dogs/puppies, are friendly, helpful, and caring.”

I find the open space and running creek highly conducive to a great time getting more in tune with nature. Wildlife such as ducks, cranes, fish, and many varieties of birds can be quite entertaining.

★★★★★ — Scott , Sep 2024

Other than the few hobos that hang out, this is a great place to take your dog(s). There is a creek that runs year round and a walking trail. I visit almost every single day with my dog Jackson.

★★★★★ — Gianena , Jan 2018

This is one of the older parks in Roseville and is a little bit more run down than most of the other parks. One of its main draws are the two baseball fields with bleachers. There are two small playground areas with swings and slides located on the east side of the park behind the baseball diamonds.

★★★★☆ — Steve , Oct 2025

Took our dog to the dog park for a bit and then for a walk on the trail by the creek. It was a very nice outing and not too crowded. Facilities felt safe and well kept up. There is a playground right next to the dog park so it is great if you want to keep an eye are your kid and doggo at the same time.

★★★★★ — Jocelyn , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 291 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 47 mentions

“You, your children, and your dog will have a wonderful time and fun at this park, inside or outside the dog park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“There is plenty of parking in the park parking lot There is also a bus stop located here.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Discovered Saugstad Park recently and loved how peaceful it was—not crowded at all.”

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🚰 Water fountains 4 mentions

“There are restrooms and a drinking fountain here.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Outside the gated dog park is a covered picnic table, a playground, a baseball park, and bathrooms.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“It's huge and has a boardwalk that runs along a beautiful creek!”

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Plan your run at Saugstad Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.
  • Websiteroseville.ca.us
  • Phone+1 916-772-7529

Hours

Monday 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Saugstad Park

100 Buljan Dr, Roseville, CA 95678

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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.