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Morningside Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 111 Google reviews · Running trail in Delano, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morningside 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.
Green space featuring swings and slides, plus a baseball field and picnic tables.
What runners say about Morningside Park
Not a lot of seating and the playground is pretty small, but it's pretty fun and some sports are practiced on a side and in the baseball diamond. Lots of people who walk their dogs, play in the baseball diamond. Some parties are held. Would mostly recommend for younger children and preteens.
Trail conditions & character
“They just need to start leaving toilet paper in the restrooms at the park cuz a lot of kids go play there and what about if the kids need to go to the restroom”
Plan your run at Morningside 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofdelano.org
- Phone(661) 721-3335
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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