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Fairwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 252 Google reviews · Running trail in Sunnyvale, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Fairwood 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.

Open 24hRestrooms

Public park adjacent to a school offering a playground, bike path, sand volleyball court & more.

What runners say about Fairwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (252 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It is a nice place for kids. Large play area, with volley ball and other activities. There are tennis courts around it as well. There is a nice trail close by if you would like to take a walk.

★★★★☆ — Amit , May 2022

Beautiful Park, have been going here for the past 10 years ever since moving to Sunnyvale! Giant grass fields which are perfect for any activities such as fitness. There are two playgrounds with an outdoor gym which are very nice along with a trail to stroll around on, and a dirt area which is perfect for RC cars!

★★★★★ — Alherd , Oct 2023

Has a part course and tennis courts for adults with barbecue and picnic area, also Sand volleyball court and playground for kids. Has area where adults and kids can play soccer. Has jogging/ walking/ bike path also. It is a very nice park and is well used by the community.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Aug 2018

Cool park that doubles as a bike path connecting a south branch of the Bay Trail Bicycle Path down to Sunnyvale 🌞 Looks like the park has playgrounds, workout equipment, soccer field and tennis courts. Not sure about bathrooms

★★★★☆ — 7 , Nov 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 252 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The restrooms were not terrific.”

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Plan your run at Fairwood 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesunnyvale.ca.gov
  • Phone+1 408-730-7751

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Fairwood Park

1255 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.