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Stafford Lake Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · Park track in Novato, California

Open to the public Free Outdoor Dirt / cinder

Multi-acre bike park with a learn-to-ride zone, pump track, progression jump course, and dual slalom course.

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  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Dirt / cinder — soft underfoot but slower and puddle-prone after rain
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 415-473-5867
  • Website parks.marincounty.org

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Stafford Lake Bike Park open to the public?

Stafford Lake Bike Park is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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What's at this track

Features at Stafford Lake Bike Park, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 3 mentions

“They have a first aid station, bathrooms, bike fix station, and a shaded area for people to hang out.”

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🏞️ Scenic Tracks 2 mentions

“The park is clean, peaceful, and beautifully maintained, with well-marked trails that are great for a scenic walk or light hike.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 341 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🧘 rarely crowded 3 mentions

“The park is clean, peaceful, and beautifully maintained, with well-marked trails that are great for a scenic walk or light hike.”

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 6 mentions

“It's great fun for the family or if you're more of a hardcore biking person there's plenty for you to do as well.”

🏞️ scenic setting 3 mentions

“The picnic areas offer stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, making it a perfect spot for gatherings or a relaxing day outdoors.”

From the reviews

…BE CAREFUL on the boardwalk portion of the track there is a DROP OFF and my 5 year old fell flat on his face, FADED sign. Stay to the left!

★★★★★ — Adam, Aug 2021

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Where to find Stafford Lake Bike Park

3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA94947

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.