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Lacy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,116 Google reviews · Running trail in San Marino, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Lacy 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.
Dog-friendly public expanse featuring 2 walking loops, 6 tennis courts & a decades-old rose arbor.
What runners say about Lacy Park
“Large and beautiful park, well maintained, easy street parking on the Saturday I visited, beautiful rose garden, and FREE due to the recent California fires for the time being.”
“Large and beautiful park, well maintained, easy street parking on the Saturday I visited, beautiful rose garden, and FREE due to the recent California fires for the time being.”
“In a pretty and calm neighborhood with plenty of street parking as well as lot parking.”
“It felt lively, safe, and very family-friendly.”
In the quiet, upscale neighborhood of San Marino, Lacy Park is a lush and peaceful escape from the city buzz — a true Southern California gem for nature lovers, families, and anyone in need of a serene stroll. It feels like the second Beverly Hills.
What a beautiful park! It's nestled in a quiet and really nice neighborhood in San Marino. It has a nice walking path surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. There's a nice children's playground which has a little library so they can borrow books which I thought was nice.
What a beautiful park. A hidden gem. Very well maintained and manicured. WOW!! The gorgeous roses, so many to appreciate and admire. Couldn’t get enough of taking pictures and just seeing them all beautifully bloomed. Many great spots to grab a basket, a blanket near the roses picnic and enjoy lunch.
A beautiful and spacious park with wide open lawns and a great variety of play structures for kids. There’s even a lovely rose garden, and the roses are currently in full bloom—it’s absolutely stunning! We had such a wonderful time here.
Trail conditions & character
“Large and beautiful park, well maintained, easy street parking on the Saturday I visited, beautiful rose garden, and FREE due to the recent California fires for the time being.”
“It's nestled in a quiet and really nice neighborhood in San Marino.”
“Large and beautiful park, well maintained, easy street parking on the Saturday I visited, beautiful rose garden, and FREE due to the recent California fires for the time being.”
“🧺 Amenities & Activities: There are benches, picnic areas, open spaces for frisbee or yoga, and a loop trail that’s great for jogging or walking laps.”
“Trails, playground, bathrooms, a rose garden, veterans memorial and a lot of green space.”
“Dogs running around in the grass enjoying the huge space and kids practicing for t-ball.”
“I love walking at different parks, this one has a paved path and is such a pleasure to walk through.”
Plan your run at Lacy Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitesanmarinoca.gov
- Phone(626) 300-0790
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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