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Gilroy Sports Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 374 Google reviews · Running trail in Gilroy, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Gilroy Sports 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

A 79-acre park with soccer fields, baseball & softball courts, a jogging track, trails & playground.

What runners say about Gilroy Sports Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (374 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“It's usually always clean, there isn't tons of traffic because you have to drive a good five minutes to get there.”

Pretty awesome park, well kept and maintained plus bike trails leading to the park as well. Pretty cool place to chill especially as dusk approaches. Local sports leagues, as well as independent and group activities i.e. workouts, walks around the park and a pretty cool sunset view.

★★★★★ — James , Jul 2021

Gilroy Sports Park nestled on the South side of Gilroy is a park with several fields put together, all ranging from baseball, soccer and playgrounds. Plenty of space for you and your dog, to jog around or sit n watch your kids play, this park is very active with teams practicing and running drills, even as the sun…

★★★★★ — Mathew , Dec 2021

My daughter and I stumbled upon this park while biking the levee trail. It's used for softball and soccer when it's busy. We tend to visit when nothing is going on and have the place to ourselves. Great place for her to get some safe laps in on her bike and a nice getaway for me.

★★★★☆ — Sean , Oct 2016

The best kept lawn I've seen. I've never seen many people there.I did see the best trained dog there the other day! Kudos to his mom.The last 8/10s mile of the bike trail loops the field. You want to loop it 2 or 3 times to make the ride long enough. There is a nice playground for kids.

★★★★★ — Jensen , May 2018

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Sports raise testosterone and my dog enjoyed lowering his cortisol here”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Love taking my daughter to run around to wear off some energy, I'm not worried I won't be able to see her cuz it's a opened view from playground n seating area.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Keep in mind, I don't think there are any bathrooms.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“It's the park I choose over every other parking Gilroy.”

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Plan your run at Gilroy Sports 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofgilroy.org
  • Phone+1 408-846-0451

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

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 Gilroy Sports Park

5925 Monterey Frontage Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020

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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.