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Garvey Ranch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 857 Google reviews · Running trail in Monterey Park, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Garvey Ranch 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.
City park featuring a multi-use sports field, playground & picnic shelters, plus a community center.
What runners say about Garvey Ranch Park
“It’s always clean and everyone visiting is always friendly.”
“Nice little park has beautiful playground for kids, basketball yard, baseball field, restroom, decent parking lot, picnic area, pets welcome.”
“It’s not crowded, so it’s a nice place for a quiet walk.”
Great place to celebrate any occasions. From birthday parties to company picnics. There are 2 play areas for the kids, along with he infamous lion waterfall. Just over the field there are two baseball fields across from one another and a full basketball court.
My son plays soccer here and I really enjoy this park . It’s always clean and everyone visiting is always friendly. People are always walking their dogs or jogging . They have nice covered areas for small parties and ample parking . Restrooms are always clean . We really enjoy bringing my son to play here .
The basketball court rims are back up Small observatory but the hours seem unknown Two baseball/softball fields, two kids playgrounds, benches, and tables placed near parking lot. Lots of open areas, nice place to walk
On the map, it looks huge but most of it is fenced and not accessible to the public. The accessible area is nice and green. There are playground and sitting areas. Good for jogging and exercise.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little park has beautiful playground for kids, basketball yard, baseball field, restroom, decent parking lot, picnic area, pets welcome.”
“Nice little park has beautiful playground for kids, basketball yard, baseball field, restroom, decent parking lot, picnic area, pets welcome.”
“The basketball court rims are back up Small observatory but the hours seem unknown Two baseball/softball fields, two kids playgrounds, benches, and tables placed near parking lot.”
“A nice little respite from the urban sprawl, as being tucked in a little valley and surrounded by hills gives a secluded feeling.”
“It’s not crowded, so it’s a nice place for a quiet walk.”
“On the map, it looks huge but most of it is fenced and not accessible to the public.”
Plan your run at Garvey Ranch 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemontereypark.ca.gov
- Phone+1 626-307-1388
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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