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Jennie McConnell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk Grove, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Jennie McConnell 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.

Lit at nightDog-friendlyWaterTrailhead parking

Outdoor space featuring multiple playground areas for kids to play on, plus walking trails.

What runners say about Jennie McConnell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean, exercise equipment available is awesome, beautiful green areas it is big enough to walk around and a lot parking next to it.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Clean, exercise equipment available is awesome, beautiful green areas it is big enough to walk around and a lot parking next to it.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Absolutely amazing areas for all ages”

Jennie Connell Park in Elk Grove is a wonderful neighborhood park with a host of available activities. Visitors are greeted with walking paths weaving around trees and through lush green grass. There is a great play area for children with exercise circuit nearby for adults as they supervise children playing.

★★★★★ — Ric , Sep 2021

My kids loving going to this park multiple times a week. As for the parents they have plenty of seating and great brewery walking distance.

★★★★★ — Conrad , Feb 2021

Clean, exercise equipment available is awesome, beautiful green areas it is big enough to walk around and a lot parking next to it.

★★★★★ — Marlon , Feb 2022

Fun playground with many things to play on, a musical area, walking path, and plenty of grass. No restrooms though.

★★★★☆ — Sheree , Sep 2023

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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 4 mentions

“I was at the park with my dog today and saw many people both young and old using the park, it's so large that social distancing is not an issue.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are picnic tables, bench seats, water fountains, and lush landscaping.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Clean, exercise equipment available is awesome, beautiful green areas it is big enough to walk around and a lot parking next to it.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Jennie McConnell 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteyourcsd.com
  • Phone+1 916-405-5300
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 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 Jennie McConnell Park

10081 Hampton Oak Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624

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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.