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Letterman Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 343 Google reviews · Running trail in Clovis, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Letterman 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-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Neighborhood green space featuring a skate park, a playground & open grassy areas for picnics.

What runners say about Letterman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (343 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It's always clean and that goes for the restrooms as well.”

It is spacious, nice grass, lots of room for kids to run around, easy to see most of the park from the covered tables next to the playground area. The people who go here are friendly and the staff at the skate park are very friendly as well.

★★★★★ — Jenna , Nov 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 343 reviews →

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 7 mentions

“I usually only visit the dog park here, which is split into two sections, one for small dogs and one for large dogs.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“One stat deducted because most of the restrooms were out of service and the ones that were in service were in rough shape.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Lights come on always before it's dark.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There is a nearby skatepark that utilizes the same parking lot as Letterman.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Letterman 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitevisitclovis.com
  • Phone(559) 324-2600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 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 Letterman Park

908 Villa Ave, Clovis, CA 93612

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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.