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Alondra Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,011 Google reviews · Running trail in Lawndale, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Alondra 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.

ShadedLit at nightScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Large, wooded park with a lake & an island where a native-plant garden attracts birds & butterflies.

What runners say about Alondra Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,011 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The atmosphere felt calm and natural, with birds chirping and the lake reflecting the sky in a beautiful way.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“I visited Alondra Park with someone, and I was surprised by how peaceful and lively the entire place felt at the same time.”

Visited this park it is a nice park to walk around plenty of ducks ,geese, goose and even cranes. One thing to watch out while walking is that there’s a lot of poop in the ground and sidewalks due to the animals.

★★★★☆ — Raquel , Apr 2025

Alondra Park Fishing Pond is such a beautiful park. Tons of parking, no bike path but there are a few cyclists peddling around, just be careful and go slow for the local wildlife residents...🙂 Make sure to bring your mask, water and do not feed the wildlife!

★★★★★ — Patience , May 2020

Alondra Park was within walking distance of my Grandma's house. When I was young, in the 60's, my Grandma would give me 37 cents. 25 cents to get into the pool. The additional 12 cents was so I could buy a comic book on the way home. Really enjoyed the times I spent at Alondra. I'm 71. Taking a month long ride in May.

★★★★★ — Michael , Feb 2026

Its a nice park to do my daily exercise. There are squirrels running around and ducks in the lake. And a couple of restrooms around the lake. Its peaceful

★★★★☆ — Tonya , Mar 2018

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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

“The atmosphere felt calm and natural, with birds chirping and the lake reflecting the sky in a beautiful way.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“I visited Alondra Park with someone, and I was surprised by how peaceful and lively the entire place felt at the same time.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Tons of parking, no bike path but there are a few cyclists peddling around, just be careful and go slow for the local wildlife residents.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The moment I arrived, I noticed how many teenagers were walking around the lake, playing near the wooded areas, and relaxing on the benches.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“And a couple of restrooms around the lake.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Alondra 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
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteparks.lacounty.gov
  • Phone+1 310-217-8366
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–9 pm
Sunday 6:30 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 Alondra Park

3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260

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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.