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Willow Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Running trail in Davis, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Willow Creek 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.
What runners say about Willow Creek Park
“Two age appropriate play structures that are neat, clean, and well maintained, including 2 regular swings and 2 infant swings.”
“Beautiful park with oak trees and exercise stations and a trail that I'm pretty sure is 1/4 mile around.”
“Clean, fresh cut grass, decent places to sit down with shade.”
Great park. Mostly shaded play area. Plenty of seating, as well as space.
Two age appropriate play structures that are neat, clean, and well maintained, including 2 regular swings and 2 infant swings. Large open field that is rarely in use, including a baseball backstop. At the intersection of a few bike paths, but with plenty of free street parking. No bathrooms.
Quiet and green playground, running, walking, and open space a lot greener than I remember California! Us three guys wondered around a Sunday morning on vacation and enjoyed the clean air and nice paths.
Very nice shaded park. I used to walk my dog here almost every day. Would totally recommend if you want to just sit and relax.
Trail conditions & character
“The last time I went, the clear plastic dome on the high platform overlooking the side was missing, but was caution taped off.”
“Clean, fresh cut grass, decent places to sit down with shade.”
Plan your run at Willow Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Websitecityofdavis.org
- Phone(530) 757-5626
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Davis
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
