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Whitnall Highway Park North

4.3 ★★★★☆ 107 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Whitnall Highway Park North'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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyWater

Park where visitors can walk, run, and see flowers.

What runners say about Whitnall Highway Park North

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (107 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Not a lot of amenities, but the grass is always well maintained and there's plenty of it.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Whitnall Highway Park North is a long, beautiful green space, although there isn't much else.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Great place when people don't bring big dogs to the small dog section!! Everyone friendly.”

Nice par course with workout stations and a running path. It's on dirt and grass, so not as impactful like concrete. If you know how to utilize all the stations you'll get a good workout.

★★★★★ — Calvin , Nov 2019

I personally love this park. It's a very calm area to just go and relax. You can go there and do so many things. You can go play soccer with friends, volleyball... or just go and have a nice walk, if just go relax and enjoy the beautiful grass.

★★★★★ — Blue , Jun 2018

If you want a field to workout on or throw the pigskin around without having to fight for the spot or run into a tree this is the perfect open spot. Great for agility workouts.

★★★★★ — Josue , Jul 2016

Whitnall Highway Park North is a long, beautiful green space, although there isn't much else. It's next to the Chandler Blvd bike path, I enjoyed running here.

★★★★☆ — Yü , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 107 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Greatest park ever you can walk your dog there and actually they have two dog parks in the same area cool place to walk around great environment”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Whitnall Highway Park North is a long, beautiful green space, although there isn't much else.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Wish it had a playground and drinking water fountain.”

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Plan your run at Whitnall Highway Park North

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteburbankca.gov
  • Phone+1 818-238-5300

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Whitnall Highway Park North

1202 N Whitnall Hwy, Burbank, CA 91505

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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.