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Carlton J. Peterson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 410 Google reviews · Running trail in Diamond Bar, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Carlton J. Peterson 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 nightDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Public park with a playground, pool, and picnic tables, plus softball and baseball fields.

What runners say about Carlton J. Peterson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (410 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Restrooms are clean, grass looks and is well maintained, and there is overall cleanliness throughout the park.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions
🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“My family and I like to come here in the evenings to take our dogs out for a walk when we do not feel like going all the way to Pantera Park.”

Very nice park in Diamond Bar located jus off the 60fwy, two very large baseball field that is also used for a soccer field,, a walking path that goes around the whole park, shade trees and canopy with picnic tables and barbecues, also has a nice skate park and clean bathrooms,,a padded children's playground for the…

★★★★★ — Dbl.G. , Aug 2023

Quiet and serene. I love to walk laps around the entire perimeter. Current photos do not do it justice . The skate park is amazing as well. Almost some times feels like a hidden Oasis, Esp. If u Poke-Go! 3gyms plus stops, nice farming !

★★★★☆ — Jacques , May 2021

Nice park to walk and play. Its being maintained by the city well. Has BBQ s and benches for a picnic and also playground for the kiddos. has two baseball fields, two batting cages, skate park next to it,walk up to the top enjoy the view.

★★★★★ — Pantelis , May 2020

Good spot to walk and be outdoors. Lots of other amenities...batting cages, 2 baseball/soft ball fields, play ground, skate park. Well maintained by the city.

★★★★★ — Morgan , Oct 2021

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“My family and I like to come here in the evenings to take our dogs out for a walk when we do not feel like going all the way to Pantera Park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Restrooms are clean, grass looks and is well maintained, and there is overall cleanliness throughout the park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Waiting for construction to be done with parking lot but other than that its great”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Carlton J. Peterson 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitediamondbarca.gov
  • Phone+1 909-839-7070

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–10 pm
Friday 6:30 am–10 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–10 pm
Sunday 6:30 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 Carlton J. Peterson Park

24142 Sylvan Glen Rd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

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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.