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Ernie Shropshire Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Stockton, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ernie Shropshire 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.
Small, well-kept neighborhood park featuring a basketball court and a playground for kids.
What runners say about Ernie Shropshire Park
“Good playground, grass, tennis and basketball court clean and taken care of.”
“Nice quiet place to stop and let the kids play a little bit.”
☆!The park is good for kids, lots of space to run and play. A great playground for kids, very fun. A place where you can relax and have a picnic. Sometimes there are people around but they dont come close.
A very peaceful Park. Equipment for the kids to play on, some BBQs and benches. Grass is green and lots of room for kids to run around.
Very nice Park. It's tucked away from traffic, green grass, benches, kids playground and lots of room to run around safely.
Trail conditions & character
“Although no restrooms, the park is kept up fairly well with netted tennis and basketball courts!”
“Nice quiet place to stop and let the kids play a little bit.”
Plan your run at Ernie Shropshire Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitestocktonca.gov
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