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TeWinkle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,531 Google reviews · Running trail in Costa Mesa, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from TeWinkle 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.
This 49-acre park with a lake offers play areas, ball fields, tennis courts & picnic shelters.
What runners say about TeWinkle Park
“Very big, lots of parking, very clean, very beautiful, there a lot of ducks and there’s plenty of shade to have a nice barbecue with the family.”
“It is a beautiful park, it has beautiful sighting, lakes, ponds, squirls, ducks, cute small bridges, hills and the playground is perfect for little kids.”
“Very big, lots of parking, very clean, very beautiful, there a lot of ducks and there’s plenty of shade to have a nice barbecue with the family.”
“Took my dog on leash for a walk through it - there is an off leash dog park named bark park a couple of minutes walk away.”
Really nice park! Saw ducks, geese, turtles and of course squirrels. Took my dog on leash for a walk through it - there is an off leash dog park named bark park a couple of minutes walk away. Certainly one of the nicest parks I’ve been to in OC.
This park is pretty spectacular! So much to enjoy. Good pathway for a nice walk. Lots of wildlife to enjoy. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy a lunch. The views all over are stunning.
This beautiful place is a natural sanctuary for people and wildlife. Thanks to the staff of employees and volunteers who help to preserve the natural ecosystem within the park. Thanks also for the visitors who may take an active role of vigilance regarding any threat of harm to the wildlife and property!
One of my original spots to take my kids. This is my favorite park in Costa Mesa because there’s a lot to do. The play structure is fairly big with bridges tunnels multiple slides for kids to enjoy. Also has a sand pit and swings.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful park, it has beautiful sighting, lakes, ponds, squirls, ducks, cute small bridges, hills and the playground is perfect for little kids.”
“In addition, there’s even more green space across Junipero Drive, plus the large tennis court center, skatepark and dog park!”
“Lots of winding paths and bridges for lovely walks, rocks for climbing, large grassy areas, athletic fields, picnic areas, restrooms, and a playground.”
“Very big, lots of parking, very clean, very beautiful, there a lot of ducks and there’s plenty of shade to have a nice barbecue with the family.”
“Very big, lots of parking, very clean, very beautiful, there a lot of ducks and there’s plenty of shade to have a nice barbecue with the family.”
“It is a beautiful park, it has beautiful sighting, lakes, ponds, squirls, ducks, cute small bridges, hills and the playground is perfect for little kids.”
“The flat field space has enough room for a game of soccer, football or most other spur of the moment team sports.”
Plan your run at TeWinkle 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.
- Websitegsroc.org
- Phone+1 714-754-5300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
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