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Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 450 Google reviews · Running trail in Carson, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pfc. James Anderson Memorial 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.
Tree-filled, 8-acre venue with tennis courts, a Frisbee-golf course, a playground & an amphitheater.
What runners say about Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park
“Remolded recreation areas are very nice bathrooms are always clean friendly staff”
“This beautiful park is only about a block wide, but it's designed for activities and relaxation.”
“All among the quaint grass covered hills and large shade trees.”
Trail conditions & character
“Remolded recreation areas are very nice bathrooms are always clean friendly staff”
“All among the quaint grass covered hills and large shade trees.”
“This beautiful park is only about a block wide, but it's designed for activities and relaxation.”
“My family often comes here in the morning to eat our packed breakfast and then do some light excercises after.”
“I was particularly pleased with the exercise course for wheelchair bound people.”
Plan your run at Pfc. James Anderson Memorial 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
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteci.carson.ca.us
- Phone(310) 603-9850
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
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