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MacDorsa Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Scotts Valley, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from MacDorsa 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.
Relaxed park with a grassy lawn and a playground, plus barbecue grills.
What runners say about MacDorsa Park
“Parking is convenient and plentiful and there's decently clean restrooms.”
“This is a pretty peaceful park for you to hang out with your family and friends.”
A hidden gem, if you are looking for something different! The kids play area is very small comparatively to other parks in the area (a small wood-chipped area with set of monkey bars/hanging structure, a rope climb, and a couple of logs to play on, and that's it!
Nice, quiet place to walk our jumpy dog... and it's the safest park in the world!!! (the park is attached to the police station)
Nice lovely smallish park with shade trees not far from the freeway. I stopped to eat my lunch as I was driving through. I’m guessing it’s a very safe park since the police department is up the hill on one side of it.
Trail conditions & character
“I’m guessing it’s a very safe park since the police department is up the hill on one side of it.”
“This is a pretty peaceful park for you to hang out with your family and friends.”
“Parking is convenient and plentiful and there's decently clean restrooms.”
“Had a bench to myself, and enjoyed watching some dogs play with their human friends.”
“Its nice and it even has water fountains so this is a great park”
Plan your run at MacDorsa 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, 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.
- Websitescottsvalley.gov
- Phone(831) 438-3251
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
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