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Skypark
4.6 ★★★★★ 781 Google reviews · Running trail in Scotts Valley, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skypark'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.
Diverse activities are available at this public space with a skate park & basketball court.
What runners say about Skypark
“Bathrooms are clean , along with water faucets and bottle fill up stations.”
“The gazebos are constructed perfectly and create a lot of shade for the little ones or for all that need that setting.”
“Really great park to spread out and create a separation between the busy life if crowded streets to a quiet setting that creates peace.”
We needed to make a pit stop for the dogs. We tried next door,but came here instead. This place had nice wide paved walkways. Very clean public bathrooms. Lots of working water fountains. But the best park is the Hugh grassy field. We saw other people walking their dogs on the field. On leash of course.
I enjoy sky Park with my daughter who's 6 years old. She loves doing the monkey bars and running around. We definitely miss the sand that used to be here. It's a shame they took it out. This park is a little challenging with little kids to watch after because it's not gated. Other than that it's great!!
Really great park to spread out and create a separation between the busy life if crowded streets to a quiet setting that creates peace. The green pasture field is wide and suited for all your recreational events - even flying kites and taking naps.
As you can see from the picture I posted that I like the dog park area and use it almost daily. The skate park is always busy and looks fun. I celebrated a few of my 2 younger kids birthdays at this park and enjoy the basketball area as well. It's not the park for full court action.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park with 2 bocci ball courts, a playground, dog park, tennis courts, soccer fields with a program for kids.”
“The gazebos are constructed perfectly and create a lot of shade for the little ones or for all that need that setting.”
“Really great park to spread out and create a separation between the busy life if crowded streets to a quiet setting that creates peace.”
“Bathrooms are clean , along with water faucets and bottle fill up stations.”
“Bathrooms are clean , along with water faucets and bottle fill up stations.”
Plan your run at Skypark
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — 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 | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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