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Central Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,104 Google reviews · Running trail in Pasadena, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Central 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 a playground, a picnic area, lawn bowling, croquet, a walkway & restrooms.
What runners say about Central Park
“It’s clean, well kept, and great for hanging out without feeling rushed.”
“It is truly a beautiful and peaceful park.”
“There’s plenty of open space, lots of trees, and a calm, peaceful vibe that makes it easy to just enjoy the moment.”
The Central Park in Pasadena is a great spot. I love the open green space, the shady trees, the play ground and the relaxing vibe. It’s perfect for a picnic, walk, or just sitting on a bench to unwind. Definitely a nice place to visit while in the city!
Good and safe place to jog! You can also play croquet for free in a fenced area. The Del Mar Station is in the east side of the park.
Great park, very close to Old Town Pasadena. Great walking paths with fun views of Castle Green.
Trail conditions & character
“Great walking paths with fun views of Castle Green.”
“Parking is of course kinda abysmal for bigger ones but still doable”
Plan your run at Central 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
- Websitecityofpasadena.net
- Phone+1 626-744-7500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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