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Arnold Cypress Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 555 Google reviews · Running trail in Cypress, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
2 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Arnold Cypress 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.

2 miLit at nightFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parking

14.55-acre city park offering sports fields, playgrounds, a roller hockey rink, BBQs & picnic areas.

What runners say about Arnold Cypress Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (555 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“The park is new so it's still very much in good shape, it's clean and there are plenty of picnic tables and parking available.”

A beautiful new park! For the parents, the playground is enclosed in an enclosed parking lot, lots to do for littles. Clean bathrooms, paved trail that goes around the perimeter of the park for running and biking. Lots of shaded seating, 2 charcoal grills with a prep table. Plenty of grassy areas for ball play.

★★★★★ — Patty , May 2025

This park looks recently renovated and is so nice. Huge playground areas and tables, baseball field, pickleball courts, basketball court, workout area and running track around the perimeter thati believe is 1/4 mile full circle. Looks like there's even batting cages - not sure how to access it.

★★★★★ — Janelle , Aug 2025

The park renovation is impressive which reopened in May 2025! I remember this park was so dated and not as inviting. But with all the new additions, resurfacing, and more, I'm sure more people will be excited to use this park.

★★★★★ — Phil , Oct 2025

First time coming to this park since the gym was too crowded during Thanksgiving and I gotta admit I loved the layout, The Vibe and The Community Overall and also The calisthetics are very well kept and clean would definitely recommend this park whether your looking for a walk and tryna get a good pump in or to just…

★★★★★ — Andre , Nov 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 15 mentions

“The park has a basketball court, volleyball court, new pickle ball courts, park for the kids to play and plenty of parking lot.”

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💡 Lit for night running 5 mentions

“Even the lights are censored on the walking/running track and goes super bright as you walk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, paved trail that goes around the perimeter of the park for running and biking.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Arnold Cypress Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • 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
  • Websitecypressca.org
  • Phone+1 714-229-6780

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Arnold Cypress Park

8611 Watson St, Cypress, CA 90630

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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.