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Van Maren Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · Running trail in Citrus Heights, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Van Maren 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.
Outdoor activity area with a playground, basketball court & picnic tables, plus a creek & trails.
What runners say about Van Maren Park
“The park was clean with a few benches spread out so that guests could enjoy the natural beauty.”
“The best part is the gorgeous wooden bridge that spans from the park to the garden area right behind Costco and Walmart.”
“This is a nice, safe, quiet Park, with with a nice play area for kids including basketball, off to the side.”
This is a nice, safe, quiet Park, with with a nice play area for kids including basketball, off to the side. Nice trails and walking area to walk by yourselves or with your dog. No trouble. The best part is the gorgeous wooden bridge that spans from the park to the garden area right behind Costco and Walmart.
The Van Maren Park is beautiful. There were a few kids on their bikes, some on their skateboard and a few famlies were walking with their young children. The park was clean with a few benches spread out so that guests could enjoy the natural beauty.
I love the nature trail that is next to the park, it isn't very long, but it's nice. The playground features a small structure for toddlers and a larger structure for older kids. There's also basketball hoopes, a big open field, and a shaded picnic table area.
This is one of our go-to parks. They have a playground for the smaller kids but no swings. They have a basketball court and trails that lead to residential areas. My kids enjoy walking on the bridge behind the park that leads to the Walmart on the other side.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trails and walking area to walk by yourselves or with your dog.”
“The best part is the gorgeous wooden bridge that spans from the park to the garden area right behind Costco and Walmart.”
“This is a nice, safe, quiet Park, with with a nice play area for kids including basketball, off to the side.”
“It's lacking any kind of bathrooms though which is a major let down.”
Plan your run at Van Maren 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesunriseparks.com
- Phone+1 916-725-1585
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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