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Emerson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 385 Google reviews · Running trail in Lodi, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Emerson 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.
This community park area has trees & lawn areas as well as a playground & reservable pavilions.
What runners say about Emerson Park
“Very well-maintained park.”
“There was a shady looking dude in a skirt walking around.”
“It's quiet and in a good neighborhood.”
A really nice little park with plenty of playground equipment for both very young children and older kids. Very well-kept and clean. We were there Saturday about 11:30 a.m. and there was a small group who had rented the Cabana space. Even with that, the park was pleasant and not all that busy.
My high school is nearby, so my friends and i often walk past this park on our way down town. It's quiet and in a good neighborhood. Definitely safe for children. It has swings, a large field, two play areas, and a sandbox. Plus, lots of shade for parents to supervise.under.
Nice park, great equipment. It is fenced but no gates. There was a shady looking dude in a skirt walking around. Didn't appear to be with anyone. We let the kids have fun but kept a close eye on them as usual.
Trail conditions & character
“Appreciate having the unlocked bathroom, not too bad.”
“There was a shady looking dude in a skirt walking around.”
Plan your run at Emerson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitelodi.gov
- Phone(209) 333-6742
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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