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Northstar Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Davis, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northstar 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.
What runners say about Northstar Park
“A beautiful public park,with a playground,paths,wildlife viewing,bathrooms,and it's own pond.”
“It’s a great place for walking, jogging, picnic, playing, or just taking a nap.”
A tranquil, beautiful, and large park located in the north Davis. There‘s two playground for kids, lots of open area and walking paths. Grass and trees are well-maintained. It’s a great place for walking, jogging, picnic, playing, or just taking a nap. What I love the most is the middle pond surrounded by reed.
This is a very large and beautiful park. The nature trail is cool. Please watch put for frogs as a young nature person is warning is. 😉 There is a huge soccer field. There is a shaded picnic area. Nearby is a very fun play structure for the kids. A nice wide bike/walking path takes you to the rest rooms.
Wandered through this park a few days ago and it was quite cute and pleasant. It has a decent trail and a quaint pond in the middle of it. The park connects to many parts of the neighborhood, and seems like the perfect way to sneak in an after work bike ride. It's well lit and has a good deal of wild life.
Expansive green area with a multitude of outdoor uses. Two playgrounds, multiple soccer fields, walking paths, contemplative dirt pathways, and even a pond surrounded by reeds and a diversity of amphibians and birds. While the lone bathroom makes sense the lack of additional drinking fountains is a little odd.
Trail conditions & character
“Close to Sacramento, open view of the sky, easy parking, minimal light pollution, comfortable lawn, no riff raff, and a soothing choir of frogs in the background.”
“Close to Sacramento, open view of the sky, easy parking, minimal light pollution, comfortable lawn, no riff raff, and a soothing choir of frogs in the background.”
“Close to Sacramento, open view of the sky, easy parking, minimal light pollution, comfortable lawn, no riff raff, and a soothing choir of frogs in the background.”
“While the lone bathroom makes sense the lack of additional drinking fountains is a little odd.”
“While the lone bathroom makes sense the lack of additional drinking fountains is a little odd.”
Plan your run at Northstar 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
- Websitecityofdavis.org
- Phone(530) 757-5626
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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