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McGarvey Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Ukiah, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McGarvey 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.

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RestroomsWater

Local park offering a swimming pool, as well as facilities for golf and picnicking.

What runners say about McGarvey Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (82 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very good park to go visiting and to take your pet friend for a walk or go running, rest and sitting down under a tree or just to spend some time appreciating the nature. Or taking selfies 😉!!!!! Either way you can enjoy this park.

★★★★☆ — Samuel , Dec 2017

A great little place to: Play Frisbee Play Bocci Ball Play Chess Have a picnic Walk a dog Practice Capoaira Visit with friends and family Kick a ball around Sit in the shade Meditate Share with friends Return to again and again

★★★★★ — Joann , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 82 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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“No play area, no restroom no tables no noise.”

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Plan your run at McGarvey 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
  • Websiteukiah.recdesk.com
  • Phone+1 707-463-4291

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 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 McGarvey Park

310 S Dora St, Ukiah, CA 95482

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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.