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Henry Schmidt Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 581 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Clara, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Henry Schmidt 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Municipal ball fields & tennis courts, plus a wall of fame dedicated to a locally famous coach.

What runners say about Henry Schmidt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (581 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Public restrooms that are clean.”

Good park in the neighborhood with walking path, kids playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic tables. Surrounded by apartments and houses.

★★★★★ — Madrasbyte , Mar 2022

I have visited all parks near about my residence. All are very good in one way or the other. Parks attract me for my daily routine of walking and for quality air and sunshine in a big open area. Parks are of great help and a must visit for the all round development of the children.

★★★★★ — Dharm , Jan 2022

This park has great facilities. Lots of picnic areas with barbecue pits. It also has a great train play area for kids. It also has bathrooms. and it has a nice long dirt trail around the perimeter of the park. It has tennis courts and basketball courts too. And even has a fitness obstacle course.

★★★★★ — Tarek , Jul 2019

Just stopped by to walk our husky Bowie.. Very nice clean park. Used the bathrooms which were also very clean... And the Ice Cream Man even made appearance with yummy treats....

★★★★☆ — Christ , Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 581 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 5 mentions

“Used the bathrooms which were also very clean.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Only cons is the small parking lot but lots of road side parking.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Henry Schmidt 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.
  • Websitesantaclaraca.gov
  • Phone+1 408-615-3192

Hours

Monday 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Henry Schmidt Park

555 Los Padres Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

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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.