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Tanager Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 207 Google reviews · Running trail in Costa Mesa, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tanager 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.
Basketball courts, volleyball nets, slides, swings and climbing areas, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Tanager Park
“Its hidden in a little neighborhood that is safe and clean.”
“Located in a beautiful and quiet Costa Mesa community, this park offers a variety of activities for all types of park goers.”
“Great local park for walking the dogs, or taking a breather from your WFH schedule.”
Located in a beautiful and quiet Costa Mesa community, this park offers a variety of activities for all types of park goers. A basketball court, two volleyball courts, one sand, slides, swings, excersise bars, rocks to climb, and a large lush playing field, perfect for football, soccer or just plain running around.
This is a nice quite neighborhood park, that has two pickle ball courts and a basketball court, really cool adult jungle gym and a state of the art kids play apparatus. Great place for a nice walk. Its hidden in a little neighborhood that is safe and clean.
Great local park for walking the dogs, or taking a breather from your WFH schedule. Lots of upgrades in progress with new volleyball pits, gym and playground.
Paved walk way around the entire park. People come to walk dogs or have their children play on the play ground: swings, sand, and play structure for climbing. Also features for working out. Has a basketball court with hoops at each end. Volleyball net available. Nice neighborhood park. No public restrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of grass to play around in, dogs are allowed, basketball and another flat spot are good for activities where you need a flat spot of concrete.”
“Lots of grass to play around in, dogs are allowed, basketball and another flat spot are good for activities where you need a flat spot of concrete.”
“Lots of grass to play around in, dogs are allowed, basketball and another flat spot are good for activities where you need a flat spot of concrete.”
Plan your run at Tanager Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecostamesaca.gov
- Phone+1 714-754-5300
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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