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Stanton Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Stanton, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Stanton 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with a kids' playground and picnic tables, plus exercise equipment.

What runners say about Stanton Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (182 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Its clean middle of transit and perfect atnomsphere”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It’s usually peaceful and quiet.”

A long length park, with a small play ground for kids. Good for jogging. Next to police station . So you will feel safe here.

★★★★★ — Leo , Nov 2015

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 182 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It’s usually peaceful and quiet.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Stanton 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.
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitestantonca.gov
  • Phone(714) 890-4270
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–12 PM, 1–6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–12 PM, 1–6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–12 PM, 1–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–12 PM, 1–6 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Open 24 hours
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 Stanton Park

7800 Katella Ave, Stanton, CA 90680

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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.