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Jacob Myers Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,707 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverbank, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jacob Myers 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.
Green space offering a boat ramp, camping area & fishing, plus a picnic gazebo, playground & trails.
What runners say about Jacob Myers Park
“This place is great for group events, parties, kids of all ages, the park is kept clean and the river is a great relief from the heat.”
“The things that stood out the most were the beautiful scenery.”
“Shade,water,playground,grass,picnic area,parking, and its in town you don't have to drive long hours and the river has clear crystal water.”
Always pretty crowded on the weekends. 10$ for non-residents and 7$ for Riverbank residents. The river runs pretty fast and full around May and the water is very cold but it’s ok for wading and playing near the shore.
Great walking trail, or picnic areas, restrooms, and lots of photo ops. The big trees are great, but they've lost a lot from storms. I'm hoping to see new trees planted soon. It's our nature walk in our own backyard.
Great park! The playground is awesome for the kids. Restrooms are close by. Love the trail, either walking or bike riding it's great for river views. And you can cool off in the river. It does have a current, but it's really low, so it makes it great for the kids to enjoy
Beautiful river! Large playground w/gazebo and BBQs. Lots of grassy areas and plenty of shade. Great 1 mile paved walking trail w/picnic tables. Boat launch and fishing! $7 parking during peak months. Warning: the river may be shallow but it has a fast current!
Trail conditions & character
“Shade,water,playground,grass,picnic area,parking, and its in town you don't have to drive long hours and the river has clear crystal water.”
“Great walking trail, or picnic areas, restrooms, and lots of photo ops.”
“Love the trail, either walking or bike riding it's great for river views.”
“This time around we brought our 2 dogs, my English bulldog enjoyed the cold water so did the family.”
“Shade,water,playground,grass,picnic area,parking, and its in town you don't have to drive long hours and the river has clear crystal water.”
Plan your run at Jacob Myers Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteriverbank.org
- Phone(209) 863-7150
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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