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Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,668 Google reviews · Running trail in San Dimas, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frank G. Bonelli Regional 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.
Relaxing park with playgrounds for kids and a man-made lake for water sports and fishing.
What runners say about Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
“The playgrounds and picnic areas are clean and well-equipped, and there’s always something happening, from fishing derbies to outdoor concerts.”
“Very serene environment with beautiful scenery, I highly recommended this location to the ones who have not come before!”
“beyond my imagination, the best run iI wish I could give this place a 6 stars!”
“There is enough room for big groups to have fun, loads of big & unique playgrounds, but still plenty of quiet and secluded areas to enjoy nature.”
“Really nice family friendly park, came on the weekend with family to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.”
Beautiful things can exist in a neighborhood, and the ones living near it never enjoy it. Have you seen a lake view of Mt. Baldy? This is a Regional Park. Yet it has parts (water ways etc.) owned by the State due to it surrounding the Puddingstone Dam/Lake (reservoir).
I wish I could give this place a 6 stars! Amazing trails that wrap around the entire .dam... ups and downs, challenging to easy and back to challenging. I made it into a 8 miles run... but there is easily over 15 miles of trails that are at times endless. Parking as at parks or on streets that allow you to park...
A beautiful park and lake with amazing surroundings perfect for family and friend gatherings. So peaceful and delightful for all. Great walking paths for our furry members too 🐶. Your kitties will love it too. (Take crates and their harness and leash) Memorable place ...
Well maintained park with lot of green fields and a huge lake where you can gather with family or friends, they have many picnic table and grills, swimming beach, fishing, paddle boat and bike for rent, several trails that can a sightseeing during Spring.
Trail conditions & character
“Very serene environment with beautiful scenery, I highly recommended this location to the ones who have not come before!”
“One negative is that they charge $15 Parking for your car.”
“The ducks are there and my son loves to see when they fly away when they see a dog.”
“However in the bathroom only one of the three sinks worked, so you will have to be patient.”
“There is enough room for big groups to have fun, loads of big & unique playgrounds, but still plenty of quiet and secluded areas to enjoy nature.”
Plan your run at Frank G. Bonelli Regional 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.lacounty.gov
- Phone(909) 599-8411
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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