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Michael Vega Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Lathrop, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Michael Vega 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 lakefront spot for volleyball and picnics, plus swing sets, slides and a boathouse.
What runners say about Michael Vega Park
“Excellent, clean & peaceful park!”
“Beautiful park, fantastic environment, the lawn and landscaping is superb, a nice restaurant is there too”
Nice park with ample parking and walking trail around the green. There’s a restaurant nearby. There’s ample bbq pits and tables.
Love the atmosphere with the lake and little path and just overall good vibe.
Nice clean park. Some slides and swings for kids. Restaurant by lake, volleyball court, open field, trees still young so not too much shade. Got some breeze. Got a jogging path for some cardio.
Very nice park with a lake view. Only gripe is I wish the lake had a full walking trail. You can't walk around the lake.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, fantastic environment, the lawn and landscaping is superb, a nice restaurant is there too”
Plan your run at Michael Vega Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitelathrop.recdesk.com
- Phone(209) 941-7370
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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