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Darby Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 859 Google reviews · Running trail in Inglewood, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Darby 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Recreation area with playground & areas for picnics, tennis, basketball, skateboards & field sports.

What runners say about Darby Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (859 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“IT''S clean, safe, has a great view, plenty of clean restrooms, BBQ pits Tables in an arrangmet thst makes sense+ sports and indoor gym too.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“IT''S clean, safe, has a great view, plenty of clean restrooms, BBQ pits Tables in an arrangmet thst makes sense+ sports and indoor gym too.”

Nice clean & close to everything. This park has several benches looking at the new arena for the Rams & Chargers. Those same benches have grills shadowed by the trees above & walking trails around the park that transitions into jogging trails that are padded for reduced shin stress.

★★★★★ — Bookworm , Jun 2019

Darby Park is the bomb!!! I haven't been there in,17 27 37, in over 40 years I'm 62 now. The first and last time I played basketball at Darby Park I believe I was 16 years old. Cazzie Russell who was an ex-nba basketball player was there at the same time playing ball with me and my buddies. What a memory!!!

★★★★★ — Lloyd , Jun 2021

Darby Park Is just always clean and peaceful. Corona is fear. Get out and do your regular exercise whether its running, walking, biking or swimming. Have faith not fear. ✌

★★★★★ — Dahlia , Mar 2020

I love this park so much space and enough hills for a everyday walk or jog. They have a few, yes a few baseball fields with fullyenclosed batting cage. Basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, 2 playground areas and 2 workout areas plenty of parking. Shopping and Dinning accross the street.

★★★★★ — Runplyenjylfe , Mar 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“IT''S clean, safe, has a great view, plenty of clean restrooms, BBQ pits Tables in an arrangmet thst makes sense+ sports and indoor gym too.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“IT''S clean, safe, has a great view, plenty of clean restrooms, BBQ pits Tables in an arrangmet thst makes sense+ sports and indoor gym too.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Darby 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofinglewood.org
  • Phone(310) 412-5391
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Darby Park

3400 W Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA 90305

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PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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LitDog-friendly

Community park with amenities such as a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a kiddie pool.

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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.