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Veteran's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Tracy, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veteran's 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.
Casual park featuring a skate park, baseball fields and basketball courts, plus a picnic area.
What runners say about Veteran's Park
“It's clean, well-maintained, and has something for everyone—beautiful walking trails, open spaces for picnics, and a relaxing atmosphere.”
“It's clean, well-maintained, and has something for everyone—beautiful walking trails, open spaces for picnics, and a relaxing atmosphere.”
“I went for a baby shower, and was impressed with the picnic area (covered for shade, equipped with outlets, strong tables) and the clean, stocked restrooms.”
“It's great for quiet reflection, family outings, or light recreation.”
“I personally walk my dog on the paths every morning and night.”
Visited family for the weekend and came across this really nice park. It was super clean and well kept in a residential area. Has a walking path all around and 1 lap is about 1.2 miles. Has a basketball court and baseball field. Not crowded and right next to train tracks. Lots of shade on the sides.
Really peaceful Park. Vetran’s Park have two playgrounds for the kids, really big open field for volleyball, soccer, baseball and you can walk and run your dog. Really nice walking trail and a soccer playground. Have restrooms and shadow with many chairs and tables, and also have BBQ grills for the picnic.
Veterans neighborhood park is a large park with a long walking trail and many playgrounds and places to sit and relax. I especially loved it’s nature as trees surrounded the entire park. It’s also dog friendly and has restrooms. I even saw multiple families celebrating birthdays in this park.
Gorgeous, well maintained, easily accessible. I went for a baby shower, and was impressed with the picnic area (covered for shade, equipped with outlets, strong tables) and the clean, stocked restrooms. The playground was a huge hit with the kids, and we saw loads of families riding bikes and walking dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“I went for a baby shower, and was impressed with the picnic area (covered for shade, equipped with outlets, strong tables) and the clean, stocked restrooms.”
“I went for a baby shower, and was impressed with the picnic area (covered for shade, equipped with outlets, strong tables) and the clean, stocked restrooms.”
“Vetran’s Park have two playgrounds for the kids, really big open field for volleyball, soccer, baseball and you can walk and run your dog.”
“It's great for quiet reflection, family outings, or light recreation.”
“Great play structure for the kids with a bathroom and water fountain at the park.”
Plan your run at Veteran's 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.
- 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.
- Websitecityoftracy.org
- Phone+1 209-831-6200
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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