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Mills Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in La Verne, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mills 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.

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What runners say about Mills Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (55 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

Not a bad park. A lot of people walk there dogs here. Have whole playground to yourself so it's cool. No restrooms.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Dec 2023

Always peaceful. New Rotary Club memorial walk and benches. Nice kids play area and open grassy area. Need a restroom? There's a public restroom down the street.

★★★★☆ — T , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 55 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 17 mentions

“We take our two dogs here and hang out.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The water fountain does not work well and there are no bathrooms at this park.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“The water fountain does not work well and there are no bathrooms at this park.”

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Plan your run at Mills 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(909) 596-8726

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–9 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 Mills Park

5601 Wheeler Ave, La Verne, CA 91750

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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.