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Sorensen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,036 Google reviews · Running trail in Whittier, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sorensen 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.
This rural park has a 14,000-sq.-ft. gymnasium, plus sports fields, grassy fields & playgrounds.
What runners say about Sorensen Park
“Clean, well-maintained, and family-oriented with a nice rec center.”
“I love the beautiful grassy area near by the Sorenson Library where the basketball court is fun to play and the playground is fun for little kids to enjoy the day.”
“Baseball fields, basketball courts, workout equipment, playgrounds, trees for shade, bathroom, gazebos and barbecues.”
Great and safe to walk city park. Residents take pride in their park and surroundings, sometimes they pick up after disoriented or unfocused visitors. Baseball/Softball fields, Basketball courts, outdoors gym, children play area and picnic tables with fire grills ( bring your own charcoal ).
Beautiful Park in a great neighborhood. Two full size basketball courts with spectator bleachers. Su baseball fields with dugouts. Greenfield's outdoor fitness area. Several park benches with BBQs. Two jungle gyms for different ages.
Clean, well-maintained, and family-oriented with a nice rec center. The walking loop is short but pleasant. Parking is easy in the lot. There’s a good amount of shade near the playground. Attentive staff and regular community programs. Good weekday lunch break spot
Plenty of space to run round and play outdoor activities. Playground for both younger and older kids. Basketball court. Exercise area. Baseball field. Shaded picnic areas. Access to a public library.
Trail conditions & character
“Baseball fields, basketball courts, workout equipment, playgrounds, trees for shade, bathroom, gazebos and barbecues.”
“I love the beautiful grassy area near by the Sorenson Library where the basketball court is fun to play and the playground is fun for little kids to enjoy the day.”
“Baseball fields, basketball courts, workout equipment, playgrounds, trees for shade, bathroom, gazebos and barbecues.”
“Bathrooms were clean, parking was easy, no weirdos hanging around!”
“It's a nice size car that you can fly a kite walk the dog, or just to spend a nice Sunday enjoying family and friends.”
Plan your run at Sorensen 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.lacounty.gov
- Phone(562) 908-7763
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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