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Southwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Vacaville, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Southwood 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.

Dog-friendly

Outdoor space featuring play equipment including swings, slides and picnic tables, plus a basketball court.

What runners say about Southwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (63 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It's usually pretty clean as well.”

Nice park with a big open field. There is a smaller playground for the smaller kids and a larger one for the bigger kids. It's usually pretty clean as well. It is connected to one of the bike paths which is great, but it also bring in some foot traffic of others who choose to hang out at the park to smoke, etc.

★★★★☆ — Corey , Nov 2018

Full Basketball Court! Really enjoyed this little park nestled in the neighborhood here in Vacaville. They have 2 Swings for kids and 2 for infants. The playground is perfect for 3-9 year Olds. There is a small trail around the park for walking and/or jogging.

★★★★★ — Marcos , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 63 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“My Son and I enjoy the park, as do my dogs.”

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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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofvacaville.gov

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 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 Southwood Park

Southwood Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687

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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.