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Founders Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Chino, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Founders 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.
Popular play area features a loop trail, slides and swings, along with picnic tables.
What runners say about Founders Park
“The playground is very well maintained and the walking trails make a loop all around the park.”
“Could use some more shade it was a bit warm.”
Acquaint park with modern swings for the kids and slide enough grass for your dog to have fun running around although this is not a dog park there's plenty of poop stations with bags you can actually barbecue at this park it's really cool part I'm looking because it's right next door to where I live.
Has a great view on green areas. The playground is very well maintained and the walking trails make a loop all around the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice picnic area, restrooms weren't grungy like most parks.”
“Could use some more shade it was a bit warm.”
“The best part is there's parking right in front of the playground with plenty of benches and tables.”
“The playground is very well maintained and the walking trails make a loop all around the park.”
Plan your run at Founders 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofchino.org
- Phone+1 909-591-9834
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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