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Willard Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocklin, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Willard 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.
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and a walking track, plus a sand pit.
What runners say about Willard Park
“Willard Park is a fantastic, well-maintained community spot in Rocklin.”
Really great and I assume they are going to continue adding things to it. I really liked the xhylophone. Also there is a nice path not too far away from the park that leads to an amazing view.
Great neighborhood park with awesome features, just plan ahead for NO restrooms! Willard Park is a fantastic, well-maintained community spot in Rocklin. It features a great playground structure that keeps kids entertained, surrounded by clean, soft rubber flooring rather than messy wood chips.
This park is located at a quiet spot in Whitney Ranch. The park is good for kids to play, run and be creative. It gets windy in evenings and is very next to the future school.
Great equipment for younger kids, large grass area, dog friendly, .3 mile loop for walkers.
Trail conditions & character
“Great neighborhood park with awesome features, just plan ahead for NO restrooms!”
“Great park with a rubber base that is handicap accessible.”
Plan your run at Willard Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterocklin.ca.us
- Phone(916) 625-5000
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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