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Furman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,223 Google reviews · Running trail in Downey, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Furman 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.

Lit at nightScenicRestroomsWater

Sports such as baseball & tennis can be played at this public park with restrooms.

What runners say about Furman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,223 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“The park keep the restroom clean and the play ground clean for the kids and the people are respectful and the events it's fun we love that park 😀”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“I have visited a few months back and again today (2022) and the Park is just as beautiful”

This park is a great place to get so many fun activities done. You can find a running/walking trail, swings, basketball & tennis courts, baseball. There's also gazebos and grills where you can bbq. This is the place to bring family for relaxing, exercise, passing time, playing games and have a fun.

★★★★★ — Your , Jul 2019

This was my childhood park in the late 60s and 70s when I lived on Julius Street. Would walk over every day to play. Had a huge lions head drinking fountain that I knew was going to bite my head off one day. But the water was always good.

★★★★★ — Christopher , Apr 2025

The park is clean and I like the walking trail. Plenty of space to sit and relax or you can play tennis. I will definitely come back.

★★★★★ — C , Aug 2020

Great walking trail. Super easy and relaxed. The trees are incredible. Tennis courts r usable but need better care.

★★★★☆ — Art , Feb 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The park keep the restroom clean and the play ground clean for the kids and the people are respectful and the events it's fun we love that park 😀”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“I have visited a few months back and again today (2022) and the Park is just as beautiful”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Had a huge lions head drinking fountain that I knew was going to bite my head off one day.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Furman 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitedowneyca.org
  • Phone(562) 904-7238

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Furman Park

10419 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90241

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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.