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Sun Vista Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Encinitas, 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 Sun Vista 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.
Park with a kids' play area, picnic tables, and access to an adjacent running track.
What runners say about Sun Vista Park
“Sun vista Park is a beautifully landscaped and well-maintained community park.”
Sun vista Park is a beautifully landscaped and well-maintained community park. We loved sitting at the picnic tables at the dog park watching the pups play as we ate a snack. Although my son was scared to go down the large tube slide, it was a popular spot for all the other kids.
Nice play park. Connected to the track at the middle school. Good for a jog, run, play and bike rides with the family
Nice little park in olivenhain. Access to the running track and good play structures.
Great park w things to play on for the kids and some great walking/hiking trails!
Trail conditions & character
“We loved sitting at the picnic tables at the dog park watching the pups play as we ate a snack.”
“Kids can play everywhere around the playground, water station mostly doesn’t work and no restrooms”
“Kids can play everywhere around the playground, water station mostly doesn’t work and no restrooms”
Plan your run at Sun Vista 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 928-726-8920
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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