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Kings Road Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in West Hollywood, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kings Road 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterQuiet

Landscaped neighborhood green space with a playground, plus a small pond & waterfall.

What runners say about Kings Road Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (203 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, water bottle refill station, perfectly sized toddler playground, lots of shade, and calming water features.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Awesome park beautiful view waterfall and exotic birds they must been lost but they were there .”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, water bottle refill station, perfectly sized toddler playground, lots of shade, and calming water features.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Smaller than i thought but a very calm and clean park, very peaceful”

Awesome park beautiful view waterfall and exotic birds they must been lost but they were there . Great park to relax picnic or enjoy a walk..

★★★★★ — Mayely , Mar 2022

Clean bathrooms, water bottle refill station, perfectly sized toddler playground, lots of shade, and calming water features. This park is a great choice for families, and the flat, even path makes it accessible for the mobility impaired too.

★★★★★ — Brittany , Oct 2025

Tiny little park. Perfect for sitting in the shade or just walking your dog. Tiny playground for kids under 5. Trees everywhere.

★★★★☆ — Frank , Jun 2024

We love this park! Lots of trees and shaded play area with tables and benches. When it's running the waterfall is beautiful. Bathrooms have been clean when I've been there. I love that there's one way and one way out to help keep track of littles more easily.

★★★★★ — Nechama , Mar 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 203 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“A surprise quite nice, a couple of picnic tables, some kids play area, a little man-made waterfall, even a little history of the home that used to reside next door.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Kids area, several benches, and neighbors with dogs all make for a great meeting place.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, water bottle refill station, perfectly sized toddler playground, lots of shade, and calming water features.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, water bottle refill station, perfectly sized toddler playground, lots of shade, and calming water features.”

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🚰 Water fountains 4 mentions

“Definitely a good place to get your head clear and think as there are some nice waterfalls and water fountain action going.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Smaller than i thought but a very calm and clean park, very peaceful”

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Plan your run at Kings Road 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteweho.org
  • Phone(323) 848-6308

Hours

Monday 9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday 9 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 10 AM–7 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 Kings Road Park

1000 Kings Rd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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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.