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Julian Fisher Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 290 Google reviews · Running trail in Monrovia, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Julian Fisher 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.

RestroomsWater

What runners say about Julian Fisher Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (290 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“There is also a nice pathway for bikes and such, a clean bathroom also basketball courts.”

Great remodelling work. Has one bathroom with hand sanitizer dispenser inside and a sink to rise your hands outside. New basketball courts and walk path. Also new tables and benches. Feels more welcoming with the new improvements in the city. I been going here since I was a kid.

★★★★★ — Diara , Feb 2018

A lovely park with ample space to run around. My toddler really enjoys it. Like mentioned in other reviews, I wish there were more shade. Took down one star due to bathroom not clean. However, you can wash hands on the outside of the bathroom.

★★★★☆ — V , Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 290 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Has one bathroom with hand sanitizer dispenser inside and a sink to rise your hands outside.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Really nice little park with 3 full basketball courts , water fountain and a restroom.”

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Plan your run at Julian Fisher 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofmonrovia.org
  • Phone+1 626-256-8246

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Julian Fisher Park

Monrovia, California

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.