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Spano Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 420 Google reviews · Running trail in Fresno, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spano 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.
Bluff-side park offering trails to walk through, plus river views and fishing.
What runners say about Spano Park
“Despite being not well cared for, with ragged grass and many ground squirrels, it has a gorgeous view and is an excellent place for bird watching.”
Definitely A Fresno Gem. Fishing, Hiking And Swimming. Pet Friendly and Nice View.
I love coming here and bringing my friends. I enjoy showing off the amazing view! Not many people know this park so it's lonely most the time with exception of lunch hour when most people from nearby offices come. There is an opening with a trail going down to where you can take a walk or even do some fishing.
Nice place for a picnic. Has a fantastic view of san jouaquin river. You can see all the fishing spots and bike trails from the park.
A hidden gem looking out from the Palm Bluffs. Small in size but giant in viewing the San Joaquin River. You can see Valley Children's Hospital on the other bank. I enjoyed watching all kinds of birds flying near the river.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views of San Joaquin River and in the distance, childrens hoslital.”
“Nice park with mostly flat areas to walk through but you have to go down hill and up hill to get in and out.”
“really nice walking area nice place to walk my dogs as well even tho they liked laying down a lot more”
Plan your run at Spano 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefresno.gov
- Phone+1 559-621-7529
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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