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Covell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Davis, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Covell 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.
What runners say about Covell Park
“Greenbelt trail weaves through a beautiful neighborhood with large shade trees, passing by playgrounds and a soccer field.”
“Long stretch of greenway is great for waking dogs, jogging, playing”
Greenbelt trail weaves through a beautiful neighborhood with large shade trees, passing by playgrounds and a soccer field. It’s a calming and peaceful walk, especially on weekday evenings. Great for kids, dogs, bike rides. Note: Julie Partansky Pond was dried out in July.
I usually just walk through here on the bike paths, but there's an awesome, funky park, a more traditional park, a tennis court and ample lawn for group sports, picnics, etc... The greenbelts are one of the saving graces of Davis, which was not laid out to support the population that UC Davis has drawn over the years.
Lovely greenbelt with a meandering bicycle path looping through. Ponds, art sculptures, exercise equipment, interpretive nature paths, numerous playgrounds and mature landscaping. The big loop is my favorite 30 minute zen.
Nice small "hole in the wall" park. Geared more for older kids, not toddlers as they may not be able to play on the jungle gym. Plenty of grass to play in, and sidewalks to run or ride on.
Trail conditions & character
“Greenbelt trail weaves through a beautiful neighborhood with large shade trees, passing by playgrounds and a soccer field.”
“Pocket park at tip of green belt, with bathroom, drinking fountain, benches, small playground, hill, and connected paved walkway.”
“Pocket park at tip of green belt, with bathroom, drinking fountain, benches, small playground, hill, and connected paved walkway.”
“Wonderful public space that is kid-friendly, dog-friendly, exercise-friendly.”
“Pocket park at tip of green belt, with bathroom, drinking fountain, benches, small playground, hill, and connected paved walkway.”
Plan your run at Covell 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofdavis.org
- Phone(530) 757-5626
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
Running trails near Davis
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
