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Penn Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 846 Google reviews · Running trail in Whittier, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Penn 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.

ShadedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Streams run through this picturesque park with a waterfall, picnic spots & a children's play area.

What runners say about Penn Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (846 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“PENN PARK is still a lovely park for all age groups with clean bathrooms, A play ground ,Waterfalls, check it out if your in Whittier my old stopping grounds”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“My mom used to bring us here when we were little and it's still beautiful, except when wedding and Quince photo shoots over run the park.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“With the hot weather, it's really nice to sit in the shade and enjoy the breeze.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“Very nice calm clean park nice playgrounds lots of benches for lil party bathrooms there is even a lil water play area nice lil walking trails”

I love walking around the Penn Park in the Whittier community where you can see the waterfall and a pond in the back corner of the playground. It's a great day for playing games and cooking up the barbecue in the summer.

★★★★★ — Franklin , Feb 2025

Beautiful park..... Very open space, great for the kids to run around... Super quiet. Wonderful place for a picnic. Great place for the family. It's always looking clean. A lot of squirrel's. Everyone usually keeps to themselves. Quite peaceful for a change.

★★★★★ — Rob , Apr 2024

Absolutely beautiful park, came by for a short visit while waiting for my dad who was at PIH hospital. It was perfect. Quiet, clean, clean bathrooms and great for a picnic or some time to walk.

★★★★★ — Sipa , Dec 2024

I love this cute little hide away park. My mom used to bring us here when we were little and it's still beautiful, except when wedding and Quince photo shoots over run the park. That's usually on the weekends but weekdays are great time to visit.

★★★★★ — Katie , Aug 2017

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 21 mentions

“I love walking around the Penn Park in the Whittier community where you can see the waterfall and a pond in the back corner of the playground.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“PENN PARK is still a lovely park for all age groups with clean bathrooms, A play ground ,Waterfalls, check it out if your in Whittier my old stopping grounds”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Quiet, clean, clean bathrooms and great for a picnic or some time to walk.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“With the hot weather, it's really nice to sit in the shade and enjoy the breeze.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Small waterfall Plenty of grass to play or sit Playground Restroom Limited parking”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“A drinking water fountain is also present.”

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Plan your run at Penn 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitewhittierprcs.org
  • Phone(562) 567-9400

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 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Penn Park

13950 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602

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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.