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Arroyo Seco Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 123 Google reviews · Running trail in South Pasadena, 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 Arroyo Seco 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.
Park with shady areas, plus a mini-golf course, a soccer field and walking trails.
What runners say about Arroyo Seco Park
“Dirt paths with some shade depending on time of day, along the wash.”
“The park is so Serene here very relaxing you can actually hear yourself think get away from the hustle and the bustle yeah”
“New pump track is fun, definitely designed for bikes and is very beginner friendly.”
Wonderful walking paths, especially with dogs. Varied environme nts- lush trees walking south along golf course. Dirt paths with some shade depending on time of day, along the wash. Very serene, close to fine eateries
Went here for the bike path. It was fun but short. Complete it in less than 15 minutes.
We went to the Hot Wheels & Die-Cast Car Swapmeet - which was very fun for my son - learned a lot and met some very nice people- the park s terrain is very rough and uneven with lots of holes in the ground not ideal for running and playing but a good spot for a little party or the swapmeet
Nice park to watch a game people are nice parking is the problem there might half too walk some too get parking
Trail conditions & character
“Dirt paths with some shade depending on time of day, along the wash.”
“The park is so Serene here very relaxing you can actually hear yourself think get away from the hustle and the bustle yeah”
“Nice park to watch a game people are nice parking is the problem there might half too walk some too get parking”
Plan your run at Arroyo Seco 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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 |
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