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Aviation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,125 Google reviews · Running trail in Redondo Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Aviation 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 Aviation Park
“Very clean and plenty of slides, swings, climbing, and even workout equipment for the older ones.”
“Great park for running, working out, playing soccer.”
It's a great place for any kind of activities. There are always people of all ages walking, running around the track. Kids practice all kinds of sports on the infield everyday. Several trainers work here, along the outer grass around the track. It's a nice community place. Lighted at night, I don't know how late.
Great park for running, working out, playing soccer. If you want to run/walk/jog, best to do it in the morning. If done in the evening, you will have to dodge balls from the soccer games happening. I have seen trainers in the morning.
Great park. Here's why. Let's jump right into this review. Aviation Park is located on the same lot as the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The park offers a track and field. Soccer goals are locked up and only accessible for teams playing a game. But, you can bring portable goals to use.
Once daylight saving time is over, this place is our go-to for some evening exercise. It's close to home, plenty of parking, and the smooth track is well lit and open late.
Trail conditions & character
“Its private property but very nice of Northrup Grumman to make an athletic field and wish it wasn't so privatize these sport fields,parking lots And more open to the public.”
“It's close to home, plenty of parking, and the smooth track is well lit and open late.”
“I wish they wouldn't lock up the bathrooms during holidays.”
Plan your run at Aviation 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.
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteredondo.org
- Phone+1 310-318-0610
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 4 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 4 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 4 am–12 am |
| Friday | 4 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 4 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 4 am–12 am |
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