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Harry M. Dotson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 373 Google reviews · Running trail in Stanton, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harry M. Dotson 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.
This public park with a playground, picnic areas & lawns also features a seasonal water spray area.
What runners say about Harry M. Dotson Park
“The park has clean restrooms and is well kept.”
A fun park that's completely enclosed so you dont have to worry about your kids running off. A small water play area, although I have never seen the water on. A 1/2 court basketball court. A playground for young kids and a big ship playground for older kids. Younger kids can enjoy running around on the ship playground.
A lot smaller than the pictures, playgrounds are good size and the water area is a little small but great for any hot day to run and play, park over all is small, my kids love the water fountains...
Trail conditions & character
“The foam is peeling between play structures and the bathrooms are boarded up.”
Plan your run at Harry M. Dotson 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitestantonca.gov
- Phone(714) 890-4270
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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