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Mona Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 406 Google reviews · Running trail in Compton, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Mona 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parking

Dodger Dreamfield recreational baseball park with public pool & gym for youth sports & camps.

What runners say about Mona Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (406 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The park staff keeps the premises clean.”

Both playgrounds are the biggest of any I've seen, with lots of slides, and all the platforms are connected too. Wall climbing, the seesaw has 4 seats, lots of swings, the baseball field w home run wall and shaded area near the playgrounds for the adults. Setting the bar for all parks.

★★★★★ — Frank , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 406 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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“I noticed male adults gather around bathroom starting the evening.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“I haven’t walked around But I was there a weekend and there was enough parking.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Mona 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteparks.lacounty.gov
  • Phone+1 310-603-3729
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–9 pm
Sunday 10 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 Mona Park

2291 E 121st St, Compton, CA 90222

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Lit

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Dog-friendly

Park for children and dogs with opportunities for walking.

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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.