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Rowley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 736 Google reviews · Running trail in Gardena, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rowley 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.
Compact city park offering baseball & softball fields, tennis courts, basketball & skateboarding.
What runners say about Rowley Park
“Very clean park, the restrooms are ehhhh but that’s with any park.”
“It is a hidden jewel for those who, like me, want to enjoy a quiet day out with the kids.”
“Its mainly walkers, joggers and dog walkers, very peaceful.”
Very clean park, the restrooms are ehhhh but that’s with any park. Every time I come here, there are kids playing with their parents and it’s so safe. I walk my pup here and she loves it. There’s so much parking space.
Update- changing from 3 to 4 stars. The 4 star rating is for the park on weekday mornings. Its mainly walkers, joggers and dog walkers, very peaceful. Beautiful small park but hit or miss depending on attendees. I have been to this park quite a few times and I really enjoy it.
Nice community park. Clean, safe, beautiful green grass. Baseball/Football/Soccer fields well kept. In fact the entire park is kept well. Outside restrooms and water fountains are very clean. The park recently added EV charging stations on the Van Ness side of the park.
Clean, community friendly open space. Lots of shade and clear open area to walk. Nice gazeebos and a baseball field or two.
Trail conditions & character
“There are times when trucks and cars will park in the parking lot and blast rap music so loud it's heard throughout the park.”
“Its mainly walkers, joggers and dog walkers, very peaceful.”
“Great set up, with lots of food and restrooms for the Gardena Jazz Festival.”
“It is a hidden jewel for those who, like me, want to enjoy a quiet day out with the kids.”
Plan your run at Rowley 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofgardena.org
- Phone(310) 217-9562
- Social Facebook
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 |
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