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Smith Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,359 Google reviews · Running trail in Pico Rivera, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Smith 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.

Restrooms

16-acre park with a community center & paths, sports fields, swimming, picnic area & playground.

What runners say about Smith Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,359 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“clean trails, lots of trees, and a nice open vibe.”

Pretty chill park. stopped by randomly and ended up staying longer than i planned. clean trails, lots of trees, and a nice open vibe. saw a few families, joggers, and someone walking their dog felt safe and relaxed. not super fancy or crowded, which i actually liked.

★★★★☆ — Sadie , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 1,359 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Smith 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitelocator.lacounty.gov
  • Phone+1 562-942-7004

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Smith Park

6016 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

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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.