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Rio Vista Veterans Memorial Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in El Monte, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rio Vista Veterans 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.
What runners say about Rio Vista Veterans Memorial Park
“Grounds are Well kept and there are restrooms, picnic areas, play areas, a large green- almost a meadow for open romping and fun.”
“A restroom, a playground, a playground for younger ones, a mini trail that goes round, beautiful grass in between, many benches, and a sign that shows the emerald necklace.”
“My issues with is that it doesn't have alot of shade and the playgrounds, information bulletin boards and tables aren't well maintenanced.”
It's a cute park equipped with everything! A restroom, a playground, a playground for younger ones, a mini trail that goes round, beautiful grass in between, many benches, and a sign that shows the emerald necklace. Enjoyable.
It's a hidden oasis lined against the riverbed. Not a big park, but enough space to play a game of baseball or football. Nice picnic areas surround the open field. Bbq pits available. Bike trail along the river.
Great small park. Lots of room for small and big kids. Easy access to river for biking or running. Lots of shade. Bathrooms available. Swings and jungle gyms with slides.
Nice little park right across the river from the El Monte Airport. Perfect for picnics and walking around.
Trail conditions & character
“My issues with is that it doesn't have alot of shade and the playgrounds, information bulletin boards and tables aren't well maintenanced.”
“A restroom, a playground, a playground for younger ones, a mini trail that goes round, beautiful grass in between, many benches, and a sign that shows the emerald necklace.”
“A restroom, a playground, a playground for younger ones, a mini trail that goes round, beautiful grass in between, many benches, and a sign that shows the emerald necklace.”
Plan your run at Rio Vista Veterans 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
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(626) 580-2228
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:15 PM–1:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 PM–2:15 AM |
| Thursday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 10:30 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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