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Jaycee Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 118 Google reviews · Running trail in Clemson, South Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Jaycee 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.

ShadedTrailhead parking

Swings, slides, picnic tables, and a playground dot this park for kids up to the age of 5.

What runners say about Jaycee Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (118 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“The playground is vibrant and perfect for kids, while the shaded picnic areas offer a great spot for a relaxing afternoon.”

A clean, nice little park in Clemson. It's got a little play area for children, but no swings. There are a few benches, two of which swing, as well as a picnic table. Across a nearby bridge (which goes over a little creek) is a concrete "stage." Also, there are walking paths. The parking area closes at 8pm.

★★★★★ — Chaa , Mar 2019

This is rated as a park for young children and it is perfect for that demographic. It is well shaded and connected to the Abernathy Waterfront park by a walking trail. Both mom and toddler approved.

★★★★★ — Katy , May 2019

My kids love this place, very shady during the summer and you can enjoy a nice walk.

★★★★★ — Rose , Nov 2016

I recently spent a day at Jaycee Park in Clemson, and it was a wonderful experience! The playground is vibrant and perfect for kids, while the shaded picnic areas offer a great spot for a relaxing afternoon. The stage often hosts local performances, which adds a lovely community feel.

★★★★★ — Fawn , May 2024

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“The playground is vibrant and perfect for kids, while the shaded picnic areas offer a great spot for a relaxing afternoon.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The parking area closes at 8pm.”

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Plan your run at Jaycee 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofclemson.org
  • Phone(864) 624-1120

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

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 Jaycee Park

98 Edgewood Ave, Clemson, SC 29631

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Running trails near Clemson

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park

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under a mile away

The Dike

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Mountain View Park

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LoopShadedScenic

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Gateway Park

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ShadedScenic

Neat park with mature trees, paths and a bioretention area.

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Twelve Mile Recreation Area

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12 miShadedScenic

Park offering a beach, a boat ramp, multiple picnic areas, playgrounds, and grills.

1.2 miles away

Ashley Dearing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews

Clemson, SC

ShadedScenic

Local playground featuring a safe rubber surface for playing, plus baseball fields and creeks.

2.4 miles away

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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.