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La Mirada Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 673 Google reviews · Running trail in La Mirada, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from La Mirada Creek 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.
Family-friendly grounds featuring walking trails, creeks and an equestrian center.
What runners say about La Mirada Creek Park
“beautifully green, a vibrant green, super clean and 100% for walking, warm and fresh atmosphere, beautiful for photo sessions.”
“beautifully green, a vibrant green, super clean and 100% for walking, warm and fresh atmosphere, beautiful for photo sessions.”
“Place is perfect for jogging.”
“It’s a good calm place to go for a small hike, good for kids to go on their bicycles, or scooters, and just run around it’s pet friendly.”
Nice place to walk and relax for a few hours or take a break 🤔 .enjoy the nature..
Hidden little gem , came across this park unexpectedly. Very cool terrain and chill vibe. Lots of little squirrels. Folks walking their pets. Kids playing, some people doing yoga. Not too big but my boys enjoyed running around . Will definitely return
Great little park for kids young people and for adults. Small trail for horses, great for pets, and small sports. For runner joggers and walkers. There's a small horse corral at the edge of the park and small hills to make a challenging workout. Leading out of the park, a trails continues to another park.
Long and narrow with a creek running through the middle of it. The park is very green with many trees. There are a number of bridges that criss cross the creek over the entire length of the park. There is also a small amphitheater seating area surrounding a fire pit.
Trail conditions & character
“Despite having two parking lots within the park, it's genuinely hard to tell where the park officially ends, as it blends so well with the surrounding natural areas.”
“It’s a good calm place to go for a small hike, good for kids to go on their bicycles, or scooters, and just run around it’s pet friendly.”
“beautifully green, a vibrant green, super clean and 100% for walking, warm and fresh atmosphere, beautiful for photo sessions.”
Plan your run at La Mirada Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(800) 404-5888
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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