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Civic Center Campus
4.7 ★★★★★ 301 Google reviews · Running trail in La Quinta, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Civic Center Campus' 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.
Public green space offering walking paths, a fountain, and a waterfall, plus a restroom.
What runners say about Civic Center Campus
“Beautiful views and can walk multiple loops around the park in different directions to avoid feeling like you're walking the same place over and over.”
“This park is so peaceful, a gorgeous little lagoon filled with Koi fish.”
What a beautiful spot! As a resident of La Quinta, I am in walking distance of the Library and I've become a member of the Wellness Center next to it. The Civic Center Campus in La Quinta is situated on a lake with a gorgeous park surrounding it.
It's a nice place to bring a bag lunch and read a book. I see a lot of people walking around the park, some with dogs on leash. I saw a young dog running off leash, so I let my dog off leash to play, but I don't think off leash play is *officially* allowed.
This is one of the best library civic centers I have ever been to. It's clean. Beautiful and has some great artwork. There some ducks and turtles that hang out. The walking path is nice and people walk their dogs. I was very impressed. If I lived here it would be a great place to picnic. I'm jealous.
I love this park, it's a great place to run, or take the kids to ride bikes since playgrounds are a no go zone during Covid. Safe, always a police presence due to its location so I don't worry so much about baby snatchers we see online these days.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views and can walk multiple loops around the park in different directions to avoid feeling like you're walking the same place over and over.”
“A perfect place to take pictures, spend time with family, walk your dogs, or just enjoy the scenery.”
“This park is so peaceful, a gorgeous little lagoon filled with Koi fish.”
“The La Quinta civic center park was aglow with the light from countless Light-sabers honoring this hero.”
Plan your run at Civic Center Campus
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitela-quinta.org
- Phone(760) 777-7000
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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