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Huntington Beach Central Park East
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,694 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntington Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Huntington Beach Central Park East'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.
Full of open fields, trees & flowers, this sprawling 350-acre park is great for picnics & strolling.
What runners say about Huntington Beach Central Park East
“The trails are well maintained, the grass is manicured nicely, and the trees are gorgeous.”
“This park is a beautiful setting for a nice leisurely walk or jog, a picnic would be lovely here too.”
“This park is HUGE, and is perfect for a jog, stroll, or picnic.”
“Did the walk along the trails, pretty much very easy trails and safe environment.”
Here east of Goldenwest Street is the other portion of the overall Huntington Central Park, also known as Huntington Central Park East. The park is known for its natural beauty, with walking paths, picnic tables, ponds, open space and lots of trees! There’s events areas with a stage, pavilion and a large library.
Not to be out done by Central Park west…. Central Park east is a great place to walk the trails, take in some fresh air, see nature, plantlife, and wildlife. Stop into the secret garden and stroll the paths filled with wonderful plants and flowers.
Today was my first time visiting this park, and it certainly won’t be my last! This park is HUGE, and is perfect for a jog, stroll, or picnic. It is also extremely dog friendly! I brought my pup with me and he was so happy to have lots of space to explore.
This is a great place to go for a walk or run. I like to take a stroll and take pictures of the different ducks, plants, and birds. It's located right next to the library, which is excellent as well!
Trail conditions & character
“This park is a beautiful setting for a nice leisurely walk or jog, a picnic would be lovely here too.”
“Free covered and open parking is available outside the library, located at 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, Ca.”
“Huntington Beach Central Park West across Goldenwest Street has additional playground space, a disk golf course, dog park, Urban Forrest and the Shipley Nature Center.”
“Beautiful public park with great paved walking paths and a lake/marsh with lots of birds.”
Plan your run at Huntington Beach Central Park East
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehuntingtonbeachca.gov
- Phone(714) 536-5486
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
Running trails near Huntington Beach
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Shipley Nature Center
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Huntington Beach Central Park
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Huntington Beach Central Park West
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Spacious locale offering paved trails, playgrounds & a dog park, as well as summertime shows.
Urban Forest
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Part of Huntington Central Park, this community-driven forest features trees, flowers, and trails.
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