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Barbara and Jay Vincent Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Barbara and Jay Vincent 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.
Waterfront park featuring a playground and grills for picnics and barbecues.
What runners say about Barbara and Jay Vincent Park
“This park is strategically located at the entrance of the marina and features great views, playgrounds and toilet facilities.”
Great views by the water🌞🌝. A super long and wide walking trail near the water. Nice size play area for kids. Witch my son and friends kids love to play at. Alot of nice green grass with BBQ area as well.
Great place for a walk or to ride your bike. You can rent bikes and ride around. Beautiful view of the bay
This is a fantastic little park. Located at the end of a spit between the Richmond Marina and the Bay, it has a playground and a large grassy field, as well as the Bay trail going all the way around the water edge of it.
I love this place! It's great for dog walking, bike riding, running, walking and picnicking.
Trail conditions & character
“This park is strategically located at the entrance of the marina and features great views, playgrounds and toilet facilities.”
“There are a couple of small beaches, a decent-size parking lot, restrooms, and a really nice barbecue area with multiple grills.”
“There are a couple of small beaches, a decent-size parking lot, restrooms, and a really nice barbecue area with multiple grills.”
“It's great for dog walking, bike riding, running, walking and picnicking.”
Plan your run at Barbara and Jay Vincent 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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