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Hare School Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 265 Google reviews · Running trail in Garden Grove, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Hare School 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Landscaped neighborhood area on 14 acres with open space, ball fields & basketball courts.

What runners say about Hare School Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (265 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“but really usually quiet place let ur dog run wild.”

great place to hang with the twins. im in so much trouble now. but really usually quiet place let ur dog run wild.

★★★★☆ — Scott , Jan 2026

It's a nice park. Lots of open space. A good place to walk your dog and get your jog on.

★★★★☆ — Vincent , Feb 2020

This is a great place to run, fly a kite or simply enjoy lunch with friends & Family.

★★★★★ — Danon , Jan 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 265 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“but really usually quiet place let ur dog run wild.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The field is well maintained, bathrooms are clean, just wish the snack bar was open more often.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“but really usually quiet place let ur dog run wild.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Hare School 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 8 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–11 PM
Thursday 8 AM–11 PM
Friday 8 AM–11 PM
Saturday 8 AM–11 PM
Sunday 8 AM–11 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 Hare School Park

12012 Magnolia St, Garden Grove, CA 92841

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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.