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Center Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Running trail in Inglewood, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Center 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.

Lit at nightDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Park with a playground, a soft jogging track, and picnic tables for family get-togethers.

What runners say about Center Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (189 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“It's not a huge park but a nice size park and very relaxing and clean where it's safe for kids to enjoy .”

Fresh air good for morning walking and running many cute little squirrels and lower pounds with golf ⛳️ clubs there’s 😄😁😚😉😊

★★★★★ — Alice , Apr 2025

My gf dog (because she's not my dog) loves this place. She runs and rolls in the grass

★★★★★ — Francisco , May 2025

My favorite park in my neighborhood! There’s no dedicated parking, so we always walk here. There’s a track that goes around the park and also a field area to play!

★★★★★ — Rio , Aug 2022

Nice to get a good workout and a jog around the soft track, nice place to take the kids to release some energy.

★★★★★ — Ralf , Jan 2024

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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 6 mentions

“There’s no dedicated parking, so we always walk here.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Family park, lots of kids, dog friendly, public restroom and picnic area available.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Center 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelocator.lacounty.gov

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Center Park

3704 W 111th St, Inglewood, CA 90303

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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.