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Johnny Carson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 722 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Johnny Carson 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.
Named after the TV legend, this space features a picnic area, playground & small performance stage.
What runners say about Johnny Carson Park
“Beautiful and lovely park, clean restrooms(in my opinion), many tables to sit at and plenty of shade to sit under.”
“Beautiful and lovely park, clean restrooms(in my opinion), many tables to sit at and plenty of shade to sit under.”
“Small park lots of shade, kid area amazing I have not found a park that age 2 it is great for alot of stimuli for them for such a small park.”
Nice small park with walking/jogging trails. Restrooms are near the kids playground area. A small creek runs through part of the park. Several picnic tables are along the trails. On my walk around the trail I noticed several squirrels, birds, and one rabbit by the creek bridge. Place is nicely maintained.
Nice & well maintained park in Burbank Neighborhood...... It has a huge play ground in the center....... For kids fun , park has a big swing & slides area...... Dedicated picnic tables are also present...... public toilet & drinking water is also available...... It has walking trail surrounded by the park......
A nice hidden park. Really is no signage to tell you where it is. Has a playground (with swings, sand, and two small play structures for both big and all kids ), decomposed granite walking/jogging path with exercise stations, lots of open lawn areas, a restroom building, and a couple of picnic areas.
Came here on labor day and it's completely empty. This park has a small dirt hike 👣. Bring your fur babies Great place to meet up with the fam bam and friends
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and lovely park, clean restrooms(in my opinion), many tables to sit at and plenty of shade to sit under.”
“Small park lots of shade, kid area amazing I have not found a park that age 2 it is great for alot of stimuli for them for such a small park.”
“Beautiful and lovely park, clean restrooms(in my opinion), many tables to sit at and plenty of shade to sit under.”
“Parking is mostly along the street (thought there appears to be a "secret" parking lot located behind the adjacent school).”
“Nice tables, clean restrooms, great walking trail, children's play area, dogs on leash.”
Plan your run at Johnny Carson 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburbankca.gov
- Phone+1 818-238-5300
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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