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Veterans Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,589 Google reviews · Running trail in Redondo Beach, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Veterans 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.

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What runners say about Veterans Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,589 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“If you like to walk, there is a very clean and relaxing path that helps you appreciate the beautiful landscape of nature.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“If you like to walk, there is a very clean and relaxing path that helps you appreciate the beautiful landscape of nature.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Parking is easy, it's close to the beach, Redondo Pier, it has a playground for kids of all ages, a great place for lunch, a first or last date.”

Such a great place to relax, takes kids to play, walk around the park near the beach and pier. Tables for eating. Limited parking near the park but plenty of parking in the parking garage nearby. All parking is pay. Public Bathrooms on site.

★★★★★ — Nate , Mar 2025

LOVED THE WHOLE ENVIRONMENT. Went here randomly, parking spots for as less as $2 for an hour or so. Good parking spots. Amazing spot if you like walking, the beach was pretty clean. Volleyball courts around. The whole vibe was amazing !! You might find good amount of surfers as well.

★★★★★ — Bishwajeet , Jan 2025

A family-friendly place where you can enjoy the beach, landscapes and children's games. There is a parking lot for which you must pay and bathrooms. There is also an area with tables and a green area.

★★★★★ — Mariel , Nov 2024

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 15 mentions

“Parking is easy, it's close to the beach, Redondo Pier, it has a playground for kids of all ages, a great place for lunch, a first or last date.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 14 mentions

“If you like to walk, there is a very clean and relaxing path that helps you appreciate the beautiful landscape of nature.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Cool that it’s right by beach and park in same area and bathrooms readily available.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Really nice, clean bathroom and a drinking fountain with a bottle filling station.”

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Plan your run at Veterans 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteredondo.org
  • Phone+1 310-372-1171
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–5:30 pm

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 Veterans Park

309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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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.