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South Jackson Park

4 ★★★★☆ 198 Google reviews · Running trail in Indio, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from South Jackson 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Community park featuring a playground, picnic facilities & fields for baseball & soccer.

What runners say about South Jackson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (198 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Nice clean park for the kid's to play”

Super impressed with the baseball diamonds. Clean park, awesome fields. Came for a Sunday Tourney! Bring TP, as it ran out in the Women's restroom, which happens at most parks, especially on weekends. Snack bar run by local little league, fair prices and top 5 snack bar food I've ever had.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 198 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 7 mentions

“Bring TP, as it ran out in the Women's restroom, which happens at most parks, especially on weekends.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at South Jackson 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
  • Websiteindio.org
  • Phone+1 760-391-4000

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 South Jackson Park

83100 Date Ave, Indio, CA 92201

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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.