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John D. Morgan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,915 Google reviews · Running trail in Campbell, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from John D. Morgan 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.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Grassy fields & shade trees highlight this 32-acre destination for athletics, play & picnicking.

What runners say about John D. Morgan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,915 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“There is also a clean public bathroom and to round it all off there is a pathway that you can walk on with your pooch on a leash.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“The main park area looks small, but if you swing to the back area there is a wide expanse of green, with a paved trail and shaded areas under the trees aplenty.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“There are plenty of things for all ages to do here.”

I went there for a birthday party over the weekend. I liked the place, it was neat and clean with multiple party areas along with the kids play area. Nice lush green park with ample space for walking. #park #playarea #parkforwalk #lushgreen

★★★★★ — Vt , May 2024

Huge park for the joy of all people of all ages. Stunning green ground, flowing gentle ups and downs, flat cleanwalking trail, benches and ovens for barbecue parties, excellent stretch for play and exercising dogs, family outings. There's a baseball ground and couple of kids play area.

★★★★★ — Chandrasekar , Feb 2025

This park is huge! There are two different playgrounds onsite (opposite ends of the park). Both structures have slides, climbing areas, and some kind of seesaw. One playground has a water play area with rings that spray water and a few ground sprayers.

★★★★★ — Allison , Sep 2023

This park is a nicely updated big park with newer play structures. There are plenty of things for all ages to do here. Aside from the play structure, there is a big grass area, a walking trail, a newer BBQ area, and a dedicated small parking lot. Definitely worth checking out.

★★★★★ — Samson , May 2022

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 12 mentions

“If the first parking areas is full, keep going down the road 100 meters and you'll be in a big, shaded, parking area with plenty of spots.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“There is also a clean public bathroom and to round it all off there is a pathway that you can walk on with your pooch on a leash.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There is also a clean public bathroom and to round it all off there is a pathway that you can walk on with your pooch on a leash.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“The main park area looks small, but if you swing to the back area there is a wide expanse of green, with a paved trail and shaded areas under the trees aplenty.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The main park area looks small, but if you swing to the back area there is a wide expanse of green, with a paved trail and shaded areas under the trees aplenty.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“The playground is small and the water fountain exist but is small.”

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Plan your run at John D. Morgan Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.campbell.ca.us
  • Phone(408) 866-2100

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8:30 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 John D. Morgan Park

540 W Rincon Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

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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.