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Strother Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 328 Google reviews · Running trail in Arroyo Grande, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Strother 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.
Local park & popular gathering spot with 2 play structures, a picnic area, BBQ grills & restrooms.
What runners say about Strother Park
“i def wasn't expecting such a calm and clean spot for just chilling out by myself.”
“Beautiful park, established trees cute playground, the main play structure is not tiny friendly however it is super cool and different.”
“tables, shade, play equipment, base ball diamond and frisbee golf.”
honestly felt like i found a little slice of peace i didnt know i needed. i def wasn't expecting such a calm and clean spot for just chilling out by myself. there were actually people walking dogs and kids playing but it never felt crowed or loud, it was nice.
Great park that is a mile out of town, lots of large sycamore trees for shade, bar B- ques large enough to cook a whole cow, a creek for children to play in, horseshoe pits, a basketball quart, and plenty of parking!! The park is 200 feet wide and 275 yards long. There are swings and also a frisby golf course.
Meet little Neighbourhood park good place to eat lunch lots of barbecue pits plenty of picnic benches a large grassy area. At the end of the park, there is a somewhat hidden Chumash historical sign.
Trail conditions & character
“If you walk past that there’s a small groove of trees with two old worn out, horseshoe back boards, one bench and a nice view of the small creek.”
“The bathrooms are typical, simple and mostly clean.”
“There's ample parking and the atmosphere is filled with nature and beautiful foliage.”
“tables, shade, play equipment, base ball diamond and frisbee golf.”
“there were actually people walking dogs and kids playing but it never felt crowed or loud, it was nice.”
Plan your run at Strother 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteagpd.org
- Phone(805) 473-5460
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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