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South Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 492 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermosa Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South 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.
A playground, picnic tables & plenty of open green space are available at this community park.
What runners say about South Park
“Large and stuff to do for all ages.”
One of the best neighborhood parks I’ve seen! While there’s something for everyone here, the unique design especially appeals to children. The area is back in the park, a ways from the busy street, ensuring a safer experience overall. It’s a wonderful land of fun, adventure, exploration and exercise!
Great park with areas for all ages. My son has been going since he was 6mo old and now almost 2. He rides his bike around the loop now and does all the slides. There is a water feature I let him play with so I always keep an extra set of clothes in the trunk.
Although you may think that this park is the southernmost Park in Hermosa Beach, that is not the case. That honor goes to the Kate Etow Parkette (one of the jewels of the national parkette system). Luckily the two parks are within walking distance.
Nice park with a playground for the kiddos and a big field to play sports. There is a full paved sidewalk all the way around the field which is at least a quarter mile in circumference. The porta potties are pretty nasty and stinky with flies.
Trail conditions & character
“There’s clean restrooms and parking just off the street, so park users can divvy out accordingly!”
“There’s clean restrooms and parking just off the street, so park users can divvy out accordingly!”
“There is a full paved sidewalk all the way around the field which is at least a quarter mile in circumference.”
“Great walking/ kids biking in a loop around the park that makes it easy to keep an eye on everyone.”
“So I guess that would be my only complaint, I didn't see any real bathrooms, but I heard someone mention there was a drinking fountain.”
Plan your run at South Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websitehermosabeach.gov
- Phone(310) 318-0280
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 |
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