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Siltanen Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 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 Siltanen Community 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 featuring public pool, soccer and other sports facilities for youths and adults.
What runners say about Siltanen Community Park
Very nice community park with restrooms, softball and baseball fields, small ones playground, picnic tables, drinking fountain, and paths for walking.
Lots of ball parks...it's an interesting space. A small children's playground. Connects to some hiking trails.
Trail conditions & character
“Softball league is very competitive and well lit and upkept.”
“Large park with lots of things to do; Bocce, children's playground, tennis, skateboard park,dog park, bar-b-ques, basketball, and many different events, Pickleball and more.”
“Very nice community park with restrooms, softball and baseball fields, small ones playground, picnic tables, drinking fountain, and paths for walking.”
Plan your run at Siltanen Community 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitescottsvalley.org
- Phone(831) 438-3251
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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