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Walnut Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 510 Google reviews · Running trail in San Marcos, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Walnut Grove 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.
Large park with athletic fields, trails, a picnic area, equestrian facilities & an events center.
What runners say about Walnut Grove Park
“Well maintained walking trail (packed dirt) and paved walkways also.”
“Beautiful large recreation park with a separate playground and soccer field with accessible horse trails.”
“Several shade areas off to the sides of the soccer fields but bring your own umbrella or ez-up for shade during the games.”
“Easy to get to but quiet and peaceful!”
Feels like being in the country. This is a large park that includes many sports fields, vast lawns, playgrounds, 2 meeting buildings, historic houses that can be toured, and equestrian facilities. Horses can often be seen in the ring or on the trails.
We stopped to see the Cherry trees! Beautiful large recreation park with a separate playground and soccer field with accessible horse trails. There's a barn house for party or wedding events. The city replaced the main playground with a massive amazing equipment that serves all ages.
I really love this park. It's beautiful , manicured and well taken care of. Looking for a place to play sports , hold an event in the recreational house , look at some historical homes or maybe just enjoy the horse trails. There's plenty it offers.
Love this park! 2 different play grounds and lots of grass. Seems like there are soccer games every weekend. Safe and clean, nice walking trails around this park. There is even a special equestrian arena and parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful large recreation park with a separate playground and soccer field with accessible horse trails.”
“7E2921: SMYS plays their soccer games there, so the parking lot fills up during the soccer seasons specially when ongoing games are ending and upcoming games traffic is coming in.”
“Restrooms, snack bar, and playground all located adjacent to the soccer fields.”
“Several shade areas off to the sides of the soccer fields but bring your own umbrella or ez-up for shade during the games.”
“There is a dual track surrounding most of the park, one soft surface and the other paved.”
Plan your run at Walnut Grove Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitesan-marcos.net
- Phone(760) 744-9000
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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