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W. H. Shafer Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 412 Google reviews · Running trail in Selma, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from W. H. Shafer 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.
Large park and playground with 2 playgrounds, a basketball court, baseball fields and soccer turf.
What runners say about W. H. Shafer Park
“Not many vagrants (if any most days I have been there) and it's kept pretty clean.”
“3 baseball fields, lots of space, running paths, basketball courts and tons of shade through most of the park.”
“This park is busy with baseball and basketball games, plus other activities year round for people of all ages.”
Coached a Selma T-Ball team and had our games here. 3 baseball fields, lots of space, running paths, basketball courts and tons of shade through most of the park. Not many vagrants (if any most days I have been there) and it's kept pretty clean. There are 2 play ground areas, one with swings.
Well maintained. Everything is clean. You can bbq there if you wish. Lots of shade. Park unit has Baseball fields and basket ball courts.They have swings for kids. Good place for walks too.
Great spot for the family. There're 2 basketball courts. I believe there are 3 baseball field. 2 playground areas for children. Lots of shade around with tables. There're restrooms too. I seen people go bike riding at the cementary which is just across from the park.
Trail conditions & character
“3 baseball fields, lots of space, running paths, basketball courts and tons of shade through most of the park.”
“Has bathroom and water as well as shaded kids play area.”
Plan your run at W. H. Shafer 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 — reported by runners
- Websitecityofselma.com
- Phone(559) 891-2237
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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