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Rotary Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Monrovia, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Rotary 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Park featuring a playground, as well as grassy and rubber-floored areas for playing.

What runners say about Rotary Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (69 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Clean, decently maintained corner, neighborhood park with (old) play structure, grass, rubber floor area, and sand area.”

Nice park with plenty of seating available, unfortunately, it lacks a bathroom or drinking fountain. Would be nice if part of it was fenced off for dogs to play, considering all the dog owners out walking their dogs in the neighborhood.Was exceptionally clean.

★★★★★ — Clayton , May 2019

Fully fenced with gates so kiddos have a boundary. nice playground, a good size grass field for playing, and a paved path around the perimeter for parents to walk or kids to race.

★★★★★ — Joshua , May 2025

Little park with playground. Some people use it as a dog running park, even thought the sign at the entrance says dogs must be on leashes.

★★★★★ — Mygolfbuddy , Nov 2021

This little park is nice to bring your pets to run, is surrounded by metal fence, and also has a children place to play.

★★★★☆ — Andy , Dec 2022

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 13 mentions

“Would be nice if part of it was fenced off for dogs to play, considering all the dog owners out walking their dogs in the neighborhood.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Nice park with plenty of seating available, unfortunately, it lacks a bathroom or drinking fountain.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Nice park with plenty of seating available, unfortunately, it lacks a bathroom or drinking fountain.”

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Plan your run at Rotary 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemonroviaca.gov
  • Phone+1 626-256-8246

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 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 Rotary Park

401 California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

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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.