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Buckley Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 912 Google reviews · Running trail in Stockton, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Buckley Cove 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.
Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.
What runners say about Buckley Cove Park
“Nice ample shade even when it was hot out nice atmosphere clean bathroom and great place to have a barbecue and enjoy the delta”
“A nice quiet place to take a walk or post up near the water.”
A nice quiet place to take a walk or post up near the water. It can get a little crowded at different times, but there's always a beautiful sunset to admire at the end of the day. A hidden gem off of March Lane for sure!
Parked outside entrance gate for free and walked in, only $5 to drive in and park if needed - restrooms, playground, picnic tables - open grassy areas for my dog to check out before cruising along the riverbank. It was very foggy today so I want to go back on a clear day to check out the nearby pedestrian trail
Nice ample shade even when it was hot out nice atmosphere clean bathroom and great place to have a barbecue and enjoy the delta
Trail conditions & character
“Nice ample shade even when it was hot out nice atmosphere clean bathroom and great place to have a barbecue and enjoy the delta”
“First time to launch our boat easy access not too crowded will be back”
“Parking for vehicles without boat trailers could be closer.”
Plan your run at Buckley Cove 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
- Websitestocktonca.gov
- Phone+1 209-937-8539
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
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