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Huntington Beach Central Park West
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 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 West'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.
Spacious locale offering paved trails, playgrounds & a dog park, as well as summertime shows.
What runners say about Huntington Beach Central Park West
“The most beautiful and unique birds come here and I have been here over 5 times!”
“A peaceful lake is a perfect retreat, where the still waters reflect the serenity of the surroundings.”
“Great for picnics, reading, fishing, relaxing, dog walks, photography, garden walks, bird watching, squirrel entertainment, naps, and general activities.”
On Memorial Day, my family went there. It was a beautiful place with trees, lakes and birds. I could walk around the beautiful natural lake, large with a comfortable path, with flocks of wild birds, geese and pelicans swimming around. The children had their own play area, climbing and sliding.
My first time here - 02/15/25 This park is gorgeous. There's a lake to fish at, there's horses, hiking trails, picnic benches, restrooms, and trees everywhere.
Huntington Central Park is a respite from the suburban world, with shade trees, walking paths and the small lake. The park is one more natural place to go besides the beach, when seeking to escape the heat, with just a short drive to that cooler coastal air!
Great place to take a walk. Very dog friendly., Nice play grounds for kids. The library is really nice as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Great for picnics, reading, fishing, relaxing, dog walks, photography, garden walks, bird watching, squirrel entertainment, naps, and general activities.”
“The most beautiful and unique birds come here and I have been here over 5 times!”
“It has bathrooms, picnic area with playgrounds and two dog parks with plenty of hiking area and horse riding available.”
“Entrances to this side of Huntington Central Park with available free parking are accessed off of Edwards Street, Central Park Drive or Inlet Drive.”
“A peaceful lake is a perfect retreat, where the still waters reflect the serenity of the surroundings.”
“I was surprised the water level was higher than I've ever seen it but the time of year is probably why.”
Plan your run at Huntington Beach Central Park West
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehuntingtonbeachca.gov
- Phone+1 714-536-5486
- 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 |
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