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Public running tracks in California

California has 59 running tracks confirmed open to the public in this directory, all of them flagged free, across 52 cities — Camarillo, Campbell, Chula Vista, Davis and 48 more. These are the park and city ovals anyone can run laps on, no membership and no sign-up. California also has 17 school and college tracks that often open to the community outside team hours — those are flagged "access varies." Filter and browse by city below.

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DeGarmo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,138 reviews

3428 Esplanade, Chico, CA

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Clean park featuring 3 baseball fields and 4 soccer pitches, plus a playground.

Reuben Ingold Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 773 reviews

4400 W Mt Vernon Dr, View Park, CA

Open to public Lit at night Paved great for intervalsrarely crowded

Rubberized, cushioned and paved loop trail in a hilltop park with workout machines.

Campbell Community Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 748 reviews

1 W Campbell Ave C-31, Campbell, CA

Open to public Rubber great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Fitness facility, swimming pool, and skating rink featuring a running track and sports courts.

Ken Mercer Sports Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews

5800 Parkside Dr, Pleasanton, CA

Open to public Dirt easy parking

Community park offering various athletic fields, skate parks, a running track & roller hockey rink.

Covina District Field

4.7 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

220 W Puente St, Covina, CA

Open to public Grass easy parking

Home to a high school but open to the public, this field hosts track meets and football games amid a sporting complex with banquet rooms.

Progress Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 652 reviews

15500 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA

Open to public Rubber rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Local park with a community center for gatherings, plus baseball fields & basketball courts.

Salud Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 483 reviews

7167 Somerset Blvd, Paramount, CA

Open to public Rubber great for intervalsrarely crowded

Fitness-focused park with a rubberized track, volleyball court, multi-use field & exercise stations.

Springville Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 473 reviews

709 Via Zamora, Camarillo, CA

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedeasy parking

Popular fenced-in area where dogs can run and socialize. It also features tennis courts.

Adventure Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 608 reviews

10130 Gunn Ave, Whittier, CA

Open to public Lit at night Rubber rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Whittier Narrows Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 517 reviews

1600 Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA

Open to public Lit at night Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Vast recreational complex featuring a lake, baseball and soccer fields, as well as a playground.

Stafford Lake Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA

Open to public Dirt rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Multi-acre bike park with a learn-to-ride zone, pump track, progression jump course, and dual slalom course.

Cypress College Track

4.6 ★★★★★ 420 reviews

9415 Holder St #9365, Cypress, CA

Open to public Lit at night Rubber open to the publicwell-maintained surface

Via Verde Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 328 reviews

1010 Puente St, San Dimas, CA

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Park, with playground equipment and a grassy field, plus a walking track.

Thomas Burton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews

16490 Santa Bianca Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA

Open to public Lit at night good for the whole family

Local park featuring a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and a running track.

Kelly Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park, CA

Open to public Lit at night Rubber good for the whole family

Public park with a synthetic turf soccer field with lights, track, tennis & basketball courts.

Paige Field House

4.4 ★★★★☆ 298 reviews

1110 13th St, Oceanside, CA

Open to public Rubber great for intervals

Clean gym featuring a track, a basketball court and plenty of weights.

Arneill Ranch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

1301 Sweetwater Ave, Camarillo, CA

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Simple park for families and dog walkers, with swings and a grassy area.

Sapwi Bike Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

2255 N Westlake Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA

Open to public Dirt good for the whole familyfriendly regulars

Recreational area featuring a pump track, disc golf, and a skateboarding area, plus a public restroom.

Drake Stadium

4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

340 Bruin Walk, Los Angeles, CA

Open to public Lit at night open to the publicgreat for intervals

This 11,700-capacity outdoor stadium is the home of the UCLA Bruins soccer & track & field teams.

La Playa Stadium

4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Santa Barbara, CA

Open to public Rubber open to the publicgreat for intervals

Stadium for games featuring ocean views and an open-to-the-public track.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews

360 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA

Open to public Grass great for intervalsrarely crowded

Park with a basketball court, soccer field, and track, plus a workout area and restroom.

ARC Stadium

4.4 ★★★★☆ 214 reviews

4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA

Open to public Grass open to the publicwell-maintained surface

Stadium with a track and field, hosting baseball games and other events.

Center Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

3704 W 111th St, Inglewood, CA

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Park with a playground, a soft jogging track, and picnic tables for family get-togethers.

Sunnyglen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

5525 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA

Open to public Lit at night Grass great for intervals

Grass-covered area featuring basketball courts and playgrounds, along with a track and barbecues.

Rick Novack Community Center & Palm Street Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 200 reviews

13558 Palm St, Hesperia, CA

Open to public Lit at night Grass good for the whole family

Area for ballet and tap-dancing classes, a playground, and volleyball and basketball courts.

Sunbow Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

500 E Naples St, Chula Vista, CA

Open to public Lit at night Dirt rarely crowdedlit for night running

Family-friendly space featuring lighted tennis courts, dirt track, playgrounds and picnic tables.

Riverview Bike Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

12200 Joerger Dr, Truckee, CA

Open to public Dirt good for the whole familyfree to use

Park for BMX riders of all levels, featuring jumps, a pump track, a terrain park and slopestyle terrain as well as trails.

Student Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

5010 N Woodrow Ave, Fresno, CA

Open to public great for intervals

Clean facility featuring an indoor track and basketball courts where students can work out at no extra cost.

Holly Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

4758 Hagar Ct, Oakley, CA

Open to public Dirt good for the whole family

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a clay track, and batting cages.

Sandburg Middle School Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

819 W Bennett Ave, Glendora, CA

Open to public Grass great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Middle school with a football field, a baseball field and a track for running.

Windyhill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews

3240 De Forest Rd, Marina, CA

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Relaxed park with slides, swings, picnic tables and grassy areas for games, plus a track.

Campbell Community Center Stadium

4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

1 Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA

Open to public Lit at night Rubber great for intervals

Outdoor sports center featuring a 400-meter track, plus fitness equipment.

Angell Field

4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

295 Galvez St, Stanford, CA

Open to public Rubber open to the public

Stanford University's track & field venue with open-air bleachers for spectators.

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District

4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA

Open to public good for the whole family

Year-round, all-ages activity center featuring a track, a gym, basketball, pickleball and an indoor pool.

Ventura College Sportsplex

4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Ventura, CA

Open to public Rubber

Spartan Stadium

4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews

4463 Oak Grove Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Open to public Lit at night Grass open to the publiceasy parking

Track, football, soccer and events place with a clean facility, seating, turf field and restrooms.

Saints Stadium

4.3 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews

San Dimas, CA

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Athletic venue primarily known for football and track and field, also suitable for children.

De Anza College Stadium & Track

4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA

Open to public

Memorial Field

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

1920 W Clark Ave, Burbank, CA

Open to public Grass

Toomey Field and Woody Wilson Track

4.2 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews

101 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA

Open to public Lit at night Dirt open to the publicgreat for intervals

Outdoor college sports locale at UC Davis hosting track & field events, football, lacrosse & more.

Tracks at Brea Seg 3

4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

156-164 N Brea Blvd, Brea, CA

Open to public rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Anteater Stadium

4 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

903 W Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA

Open to public Lit at night Grass

Cox Stadium

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA

Open to public Rubber open to the publicgreat for intervals

Ramsay Park Pump Track

4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

32 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, CA

Open to public Grass

Gateway Bike Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

18560 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, CA

Open to public

Folsom Lake College Athletic Track

4.8 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Folsom, CA

Open to public open to the publicfree to use

Point Loma Nazarene University Track & Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

4073-4075 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA

Open to public scenic setting

Lompoc Community Track & Field in Huyck Stadium

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

515 W College Ave, Lompoc, CA

Open to public

Hellyer County Park Velodrome

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA

Open to public friendly regulars

Cartan Athletic Fields

3.7 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA

Open to public Lit at night Grass

Davis Bike Park / Pump Track

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Davis, CA

Open to public Dirt

Athletics and Recreation East Field House Complex

3.7 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Ath-Rec, 1156 High Street Mailstop:, 451 E Field Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

Open to public

Father Christopher Field/Trudelle Family Track

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Portola Valley, CA

Open to public great for intervals

"Let's Move" Reservoir Park Exercise Circuit

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

3375 Brayton Ave, Signal Hill, CA

Open to public

Athletic track

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

924 Oak Grove Ave, Burlingame, CA

Open to public Grass

Red Bluff High School Track

1835 Douglass St, Red Bluff, CA

Open to public

Public tracks by city

Public access can change with the season and the local calendar — park tracks follow park hours, and school tracks close for practice and meets — so confirm before a special trip.

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