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Entradero Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 352 Google reviews · Running trail in Torrance, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Entradero 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

26.5-acre city park featuring a softball diamond, basketball court, playground & picnic sites.

What runners say about Entradero Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (352 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“My only complaint would be the bathrooms are often not clean or stocked.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“There's not much in the way of shade - it's almost all scrub - but it has a couple of scenic viewpoints, and part of it runs close to the wetlands.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Hidden away in a residential area, featuring restored wetlands, baseball fields, shaded picnic area, playground and grassy field - and a loop trail around the edge of the basin.”

Great place for families, bird watching, baseball, picnics and walking. Love that they planted native plants and have a storm drain pond that attracts a lot of wildlife.

★★★★★ — Linda , Dec 2021

This is one of my favorite places in Torrance… I feel transported to another era when things were less hectic. There are baseball fields and playground structures, along with hiking paths amidst uninterrupted nature. There are basketball hoops and an open field for playing, walking or picnicking.

★★★★★ — Pam , Aug 2021

I go to watch my 9yr old grandson play baseball. I haven't been to this park since 1999 and WOW the park has changed so much and it looks really nice. They have trails for walking or riding bikes. They have a pond and lots of ducks and the baseball fields look amazing, they are maintained by volunteers (parents).

★★★★★ — Elaine , Apr 2022

I had an alarming close encounter with a COYOTE at the South East area around 10:00 A.M. Yikes! Plenty of lizards and snakes on the trail. Watch for BEAUTIFUL redtail hawks flying high above. If you are lucky you will spot the kestrel falcon.

★★★★★ — Lori , Apr 2019

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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 7 mentions

“There's not much in the way of shade - it's almost all scrub - but it has a couple of scenic viewpoints, and part of it runs close to the wetlands.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Fun place, a dog run a kids area and large fields.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Hidden away in a residential area, featuring restored wetlands, baseball fields, shaded picnic area, playground and grassy field - and a loop trail around the edge of the basin.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“My only complaint would be the bathrooms are often not clean or stocked.”

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Plan your run at Entradero 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetorranceca.gov
  • Phone(310) 618-2930

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

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 Entradero Park

5500 Towers St, Torrance, CA 90503

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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.