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Eisenhower Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in La Quinta, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Eisenhower 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.

Open 24hScenicRestrooms

Small neighborhood park featuring a playground, plus a grassy area and mountain views.

What runners say about Eisenhower Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (64 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.”

Its a nice little park to walk to if you live by it or even just past by because you saw it while driving. There is a little sand area and a grass area where you can take a pet for playing or running around, whatever you do. Its a fun little park on a street corner.👍

★★★★★ — Giovanni , Dec 2018

I love this little park, rarely crowded, lots of activities, close enough to home to ride our bikes or walk.

★★★★★ — Brissa , Oct 2020

Nice Little Park, Enough Room For Kids To Play And Run,Not To Crowded,Nice View To The Mountains From Here

★★★★★ — Javier , Mar 2021

Really nice park with a great overhead shade to keep the sun off the littles. We loved it!

★★★★★ — Darnell , Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 64 reviews →

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 6 mentions

“Nice Little Park, Enough Room For Kids To Play And Run,Not To Crowded,Nice View To The Mountains From Here”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The only thing it needs, in my opinion, is a bathroom.”

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Plan your run at Eisenhower Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • Websitelaquintaca.gov
  • Phone(760) 777-7000

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Eisenhower Park

53400 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

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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.