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Laguna Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,575 Google reviews · Running trail in Fullerton, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Laguna Lake 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.
In addition to lake fishing, this 28.5-acre park offers trails, picnic areas & an equestrian center.
What runners say about Laguna Lake Park
“I really enjoyed this place , it is one of my favorites green spot to walking fresh clean and beautiful.”
“I really enjoyed this place , it is one of my favorites green spot to walking fresh clean and beautiful.”
“The walking trail around the lake is great for a casual stroll, and it’s a super peaceful place to hang out or fish.”
I really enjoyed this place , it is one of my favorites green spot to walking fresh clean and beautiful. Enjoy it if you are going to visit , just please 🙏🏼 take care of our local green spaces.
Really beautiful and quiet, I went on a Friday and there was almost no one super peaceful.The view was also super pretty and the water was super clean.There were also ducks, turtles, and fish. Surprisingly the lake was actually really big and you could walk around it.
Laguna Lake Park and Equestrian Center It's such a beautiful hidden gem off Euclid in Fullerton! I've been walking here for years now, and today I enjoyed a picnic and brought a good book...
Ran the 9-mile loop called "Parks Road, Rosecrans, Castlewood, and Juanita Cooke Loop" on allTrails on a rainy Friday morning in December. The trails weren't too muddy, and the route was easy to follow. Started and ended at the parking lot just off of Euclid, at the southwest corner of Laguna Lake Park.
Trail conditions & character
“There are multiple trails (not wheelchair friendly unless mayyybe if you have power assist) and decent amount of parking.”
“I really enjoyed this place , it is one of my favorites green spot to walking fresh clean and beautiful.”
“There are a few bathrooms, on the west side there are park benches near the lot.”
“The walking trail around the lake is great for a casual stroll, and it’s a super peaceful place to hang out or fish.”
“Ran the 9-mile loop called "Parks Road, Rosecrans, Castlewood, and Juanita Cooke Loop" on allTrails on a rainy Friday morning in December.”
“The trails weren't too muddy, and the route was easy to follow.”
“There are multiple trails (not wheelchair friendly unless mayyybe if you have power assist) and decent amount of parking.”
Plan your run at Laguna Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(714) 738-6575
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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