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Shannon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 309 Google reviews · Running trail in Dublin, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Shannon 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.
Family-friendly park with multiple playgrounds that features a splash pad, picnic tables, a fountain, a creek, and a community center.
What runners say about Shannon Park
“Great local park with clean restrooms, water playground as well as play structures for big and little kids.”
“Beautiful community center that hosts various activities for all ages.”
a review from @amom2kidsandapark With two playgrounds and a splash pad between it’s the perfect park for a hot day. We checked out this park after one of our days hiking the Martin Canyon Creek Trail in search of the leprechaun doors.
Great Park. Lots of picnic tables. Has an area for older children and younger children. Has a great water feature. Lots of benches to sit on and watch the kids. Kids were on skateboards. Lots of dogs walking by. We were there 3 hours and really enjoyed it.
Great park! Two playground structures, a fountain, and a water splash area. Plus there are picnic tables and well maintained restrooms. Plenty of grassy areas to run around in and paths for riding bikes and scooters for little ones.
Large grassy area, surrounded by a paved walking path. Beautiful community center that hosts various activities for all ages. San Ramon Rd walk/run/bike path runs along one side. Popular with families and dog walkers.
Trail conditions & character
“Between the two play areas is the splash pad, shaded picnic tables, bathrooms, and outside showers plus lots of floor space for chalk art.”
“Beautiful park with ample parking and picnic areas.”
“Nice park for a quick walk with our LEAShED dogs”
“The park has a huge hilly grass area with a picnic area covered by solar panel roof, trails, bridges, a community center, a water fountain (no swimming!”
Plan your run at Shannon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitedublin.ca.gov
- Phone+1 925-556-4500
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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