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Box Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 317 Google reviews · Running trail in Yorba Linda, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Box Canyon 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 Box Canyon Park
“Great spaces for younger or older kids, large grassy area with sidewalks to ride bikes, pickleball and basketball courts, and clean restrooms!”
“The park boasts a picturesque hilly backdrop and a well-maintained playground, complete with a ship and various climbing structures.”
“Since we were there around noon, the sun was pretty high and it was hot; but the memorial area and portions around the path had a decent amount of shade.”
Pickle /basketball courts. Huge playground(s) for the kids. Picnic shelter can be reserved. Permits have priority. Walking path. Shaded areas with benches. Great places to lay down a blanket and enjoy.
My husband and I went to Box Canyon Park with our little 4 month old on a Friday afternoon in August. There were a few other families there and the little Free library was nice.
One of the best little parks in Orange County. Since it is off the beaten path, it remains a gem of a secret. This place is clean with a pirate theme. Plus it has plenty of space to play sports and run your dog. the children's play area is well maintained and unique.
We got to Box Canyon Park at about 10A.M. in the morning. The park was full of kids playing on the 2 playgrounds, practicing basketball on the basketball count. A party was being set up under the Gazebo. On the other picnic benches their was a small birthday party going on. The women bathroom needed some cleaning.
Trail conditions & character
“You can rent out the gazebo area for parties, it has bathrooms, pickle ball and basket ball courts, a giant open grass play area, an a pirate ship.”
“The park boasts a picturesque hilly backdrop and a well-maintained playground, complete with a ship and various climbing structures.”
“The park boasts a picturesque hilly backdrop and a well-maintained playground, complete with a ship and various climbing structures.”
“Since we were there around noon, the sun was pretty high and it was hot; but the memorial area and portions around the path had a decent amount of shade.”
“The park has 2 huge jungle gyms both of which are accessible; The bigger jungle gym is for older kids and the small jungle gym is for small toddlers.”
“There is a nice field with trees to walk your dogs around and a very large playground, one of the best for quite some distance.”
Plan your run at Box Canyon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteyorbalindaca.gov
- Phone(714) 961-7160
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 |
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