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Jim May Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Maria, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jim May 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.
What runners say about Jim May Park
“Well maintained lawns and playground facilities.”
“Beautiful park to set a blanket nd picnic also to walk around its peaceful place highly recommended great place to let the kids run nd play beautiful evening sunset luv it.”
“Nice open grass area for kids to run around and a shaded gazebo to sit under to get some shade .”
Very nice clean park . It even has a lil lake that you can fish from . No swimming or kayaking or motor boats . Nice open grass area for kids to run around and a shaded gazebo to sit under to get some shade . Perfect for birthday parties or family get together
Decent park with plenty of wide. Open green space for letting a dog or children run around. A deck overlooking a pond where ducks swim around adds to the scenery quite well. There is a playground built for smaller children and a small amount of picnic tables.
Nice park. There's a lagoon with ducks. About a half mile loop around the lagoon to walk or run. There shaded tables for a pick nick. Plenty of grass space to play some games or just relax. A big and small playground to accommodate all ages.
Our family greatly enjoys this park. The play structures are unique and the soft surface underfoot is nice because it leaves no sand or rocks in the kids shoes. There is a bit of a trail my husband and I can walk around whole the kids play.
Trail conditions & character
“Biutifull place to bring you kids or dog to play around walk is a safety place.”
“Beautiful park to set a blanket nd picnic also to walk around its peaceful place highly recommended great place to let the kids run nd play beautiful evening sunset luv it.”
“Nice open grass area for kids to run around and a shaded gazebo to sit under to get some shade .”
Plan your run at Jim May 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsantamaria.org
- Phone+1 805-925-0951
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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