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Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 819 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermosa Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Valley 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.
Petite local park with picnic areas, courts & a playground, plus annual performing arts events.
What runners say about Valley Park
“There are clean bathrooms, a nice playground (with equipment for younger and older kids), and a basketball court with metal backboards and rigid hoops.”
“Dogs on leash are welcome, and it's a beautiful neighbourhood to walk through as well.”
“Nice open park with a playground, basketball court, large grassy area, and mature trees offering good shade.”
“Jus minutes from beach, Romantic and Peaceful settings for Anyone.”
Nice open park with a playground, basketball court, large grassy area, and mature trees offering good shade. There are picnic tables, plenty of parking, and restrooms on site. I've also seen dogs enjoying the open space, running freely on the grass. Great spot to relax or play.
Such a Great Park! My daughter like this park as there are plenty of space for her to play. I enjoy too walking in this park. Parking available side of roads. Maintenance has been done recently which makes this park more greener.
Lovely neighborhood park in Hermosa Beach — decent size and beautifully maintained. There are clean bathrooms, a nice playground (with equipment for younger and older kids), and a basketball court with metal backboards and rigid hoops.
I love seeing parks with people and that was how Valley Park looked like on a Sunday morning. Not a big park, every piece of the park is used and enjoyed by locals, from the playground to basketball court to picnics on grass. The park is nicely located by the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt and not too far way from the beach.
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful park with sandy play structure, ample parking and shade and clean bathroom facilities.”
“Dogs on leash are welcome, and it's a beautiful neighbourhood to walk through as well.”
“Nice open park with a playground, basketball court, large grassy area, and mature trees offering good shade.”
“Dogs on leash are welcome, and it's a beautiful neighbourhood to walk through as well.”
“There are clean bathrooms, a nice playground (with equipment for younger and older kids), and a basketball court with metal backboards and rigid hoops.”
“Jus minutes from beach, Romantic and Peaceful settings for Anyone.”
“The court doesn’t have lights, though the promenade/path around the park is lit at night.”
Plan your run at Valley 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.
- Websitehermosabeach.gov
- Phone(310) 318-0280
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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