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Hopkins Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 538 Google reviews · Running trail in Redondo Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hopkins Wilderness 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.
What runners say about Hopkins Wilderness Park
“There's a gorgeous view of LA downtown on one side and the beach and mountains on the other.”
“The trails are peaceful, the greenery is lush, and it offers the perfect escape without needing to go far.”
First time here today and we LOVED it! The park is big and so lush green with a lot of trees and some beautiful flowers. There is a pond right after you walk in with Koi fish, turtles, and ducks. There are a lot of tables and benches in all areas of the park where you can sit to rest or do a picnic.
Such a lovely, quiet place to eat a packed lunch and get away from the hustle and bustle of the work week. The little stream and pond were relaxing to observe. Watched the turtles and fish in the pond as well as some little local critters while walking around in the rest of the park. Good amount of free parking.
Hopkins Wilderness Park is a nice and peaceful area. At the entrance, there is a recreation center if you wish to enlist your children there or volunteer. There is about 3-5 picnic area all come with restrooms and a BBQ grill with 3-4 seating areas.
I love this place. As you walk through the gate, the bustle of the South Bay outside fades away to be replaced by the gentle rustle of the trees and twittering of birds. It is a great place for a walk or just to be able to find a shady spot and decompress for a moment.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a gorgeous view of LA downtown on one side and the beach and mountains on the other.”
“Park is open every day (except Wednesdays) from 10AM-4:30PM Parking lot is on site in the front of the park.”
“The trails are peaceful, the greenery is lush, and it offers the perfect escape without needing to go far.”
“And great fun for the kiddos as well--whether they want to run around or climb a tree or watch the turtles in the pond (and there are plenty of restrooms around the park).”
“And great fun for the kiddos as well--whether they want to run around or climb a tree or watch the turtles in the pond (and there are plenty of restrooms around the park).”
“It's imitation wilderness, but a good place to bring your kids or just take a shady walk in something that feels like nature.”
Plan your run at Hopkins Wilderness 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteredondo.org
- Phone+1 310-318-0670
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
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