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Toro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 975 Google reviews · Running trail in Salinas, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Toro 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.
Peaceful 4,756-acre park offering riding trails, softball fields, playgrounds & volleyball courts.
What runners say about Toro Park
“My family enjoyed the picnic areas, which were clean and spacious, ideal for a relaxing meal or group activities like scout outings.”
“The trails cater to all skill levels, leading to panoramic views and quiet moments surrounded by oak trees.”
Great views. Plenty of parking, playground areas trails volleyball courts, pleasant space for playing soccer
Toro Park in Salinas is a gem for families, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. The trails cater to all skill levels, leading to panoramic views and quiet moments surrounded by oak trees. My family enjoyed the picnic areas, which were clean and spacious, ideal for a relaxing meal or group activities like scout outings.
Best air quality, wonderful green landscapes and those trails...just felt so soft, the air so fresh. My family and I will come here and enjoy every time we're in Monterey bay, CA.
I love this spacious, clean, and people friendly park. You can hike, walk your dog, or have a family picnic. There’s lots of wildlife to be seen and trees to climb!
Trail conditions & character
“The trails cater to all skill levels, leading to panoramic views and quiet moments surrounded by oak trees.”
“It took me 90 minutes,approximately 450 calories,and 7600 steps to walk from the parking lot to the semi mountaintop with seats.”
“There’s kids playgrounds, benches, bbq areas and restrooms!”
“The trails cater to all skill levels, leading to panoramic views and quiet moments surrounded by oak trees.”
Plan your run at Toro 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecountyofmonterey.gov
- Phone+1 831-755-4895
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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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