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Wilderness Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,250 Google reviews · Running trail in Downey, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilderness 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.
Small public park featuring a duck pond, walk/jog paths & grassy areas popular for picnicking.
What runners say about Wilderness Park
“Really nice park Clean restroom Park it self is clean Nice playground My son love it specially because he can use his electric scooter all around the parks pathways”
“The park features a scenic man-made lake with fountains, ducks, shaded paths, and wooden bridges that make for great photo spots.”
“The park features a scenic man-made lake with fountains, ducks, shaded paths, and wooden bridges that make for great photo spots.”
“Very peaceful and clean with electric car chargers available and plenty of space to walk and fish”
Great place to take your wife and your doggie to go walk around the park go watch the ducks. Have a little picnic. Put some music and hear some War ! Just for the halibut!
Nice clean park with a big playground for kids. There's ducks & fishes in the pond which kids enjoy. It connects with the LA "river" for those looking for longer trails to run or bike. They also have a reading box with free books for anyone looking to relax and get their read on.
This is a great place to take the family and kids. They have a playing area a pavilion with table and plenty of trees that give shade. I enjoyed the paths they have to walk around or to go bike riding. This park has a pond with ducks and a fountain that gives it that extra touch.
Came here during the week to have a walk. Has 2 ponds with ducks, turtles, and birds. And next to the LA River. Definitely a clean park. Perfect for a picnic. It does have a playground and restrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“During the week you can park here for free, parking is hard to get in the main parking lot, I guess they close the parking area near the playground during the week.”
“Very peaceful and clean with electric car chargers available and plenty of space to walk and fish”
“The park features a scenic man-made lake with fountains, ducks, shaded paths, and wooden bridges that make for great photo spots.”
“Really nice park Clean restroom Park it self is clean Nice playground My son love it specially because he can use his electric scooter all around the parks pathways”
“The park features a scenic man-made lake with fountains, ducks, shaded paths, and wooden bridges that make for great photo spots.”
“They have garbage cans and dog stations with baggies for your dog, I did not see any water stations so bring water for you and your pup.”
Plan your run at Wilderness 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedowneyca.org
- Phone+1 562-869-7331
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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