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Willow Pass Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 711 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, California · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Willow Pass Community 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.

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40-acre strip with 8 tennis courts, 6 softball fields & a batting cage, plus a community center.

What runners say about Willow Pass Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (711 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

Spacious and green. My favorite time to visit is early morning just as sun comes up... so pretty. A nice park for dog walkers, duck feeding, baseball games and batting cages, tennis courts and playground activities. For me though, it is Pixie Playland that fills my heart with such fond memories from childhood.

★★★★☆ — Laura , Jan 2021

Softball field,tennis courts,batting cages,plenty of space for dog walking.and you can catch fish in that pond.

★★★★★ — James , Oct 2025

I've been around this town for ever and this is a highlight for shore only problem here is most people forget to walk there dogs with leashes don't get me wrong I love my doggie buddies but I've seen a couple furry 4 legged unleashed go after and chomp a few geese's but it's a peaceful park the only park in this town…

★★★★★ — Bobby , Apr 2024

Open for walk and looks pet friendly. Parking looks pretty big. Couple of baseball fields, soccer, tennis and pickleball. Not really the place you come for picnic but for walking ( big enough for a 15 min walk) and watching sports. Safe neighborhood. Right next to Pixieland - tons of fun for ( little) kids.

★★★★☆ — Adrian , Jul 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“A nice park for dog walkers, duck feeding, baseball games and batting cages, tennis courts and playground activities.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“4 tennis courts with 14 pickleball courts free to the public with lights.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“They even have someone cleaning and making sure the bathrooms are fully supplied with toilet papers, toilet seats, and paper towels.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Water fountains are near the courts including a bottle fountain.”

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Plan your run at Willow Pass Community 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofconcord.org
  • Phone+1 925-671-3423

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–9:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Willow Pass Community Park

2748 E Olivera Rd, Concord, CA 94519

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.