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Summer Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Hollister, 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
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Confirmed from Summer 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic tables and a climbing structure.

What runners say about Summer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It's a nice park but theres not much to it, its smaller but clean, the main attraction would be the big slides.”

We love to walk the new trail to get to the park. Our granddaughter loves the tall climbing structure with the fun slides, see-saw and other fun things to play on.

★★★★★ — Paul , Mar 2021

Clean park. Fun rides for young kids. There is a trail just behind the park. Good for taking long walks or riding bikes.

★★★★★ — Debby , Jun 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 62 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Very small park but a nice view.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Wish it had a restroom, but otherwise great.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The loved it including the dog.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Summer 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 916-653-6995

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 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 Summer Park

0200600110, Hollister, CA 95023

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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.