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Whittier Narrows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 517 Google reviews · Running trail in South El Monte, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whittier Narrows 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.
Vast recreational complex featuring a lake, baseball and soccer fields, as well as a playground.
What runners say about Whittier Narrows Park
“So beautiful and peaceful restrooms were clean and plenty of shaded area and parking.”
“Beautiful big park cum sports complex situated both side of Rosemead Blvd and it have good number of outdoor grounds for baseball, soccer, handball, volleyball etc.”
Huge Park lots of picnic tables enormous space to run around. Peaceful lake view. Great Park for photography. Open late runs down the 60 freeway rosemead
Beautiful big park cum sports complex situated both side of Rosemead Blvd and it have good number of outdoor grounds for baseball, soccer, handball, volleyball etc. Along with that good lawn recreation area for family gathering, get together and barbecue.
So beautiful and peaceful restrooms were clean and plenty of shaded area and parking.
Trail conditions & character
“So beautiful and peaceful restrooms were clean and plenty of shaded area and parking.”
“So beautiful and peaceful restrooms were clean and plenty of shaded area and parking.”
“Beautiful big park cum sports complex situated both side of Rosemead Blvd and it have good number of outdoor grounds for baseball, soccer, handball, volleyball etc.”
“Many good fields here lots of parking bring your dog.”
“There is very little light, if it was still 2016 this would be a good hiding spot for clowns.”
Plan your run at Whittier Narrows 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.lacounty.gov
- Phone+1 626-575-5526
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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