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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in California
California has 310 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 192 cities and towns — Elk Grove, Los Angeles, Dublin, Perris and 188 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
The 250 most-reviewed in California
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,400 reviews
Diverse sports, 3 lakes, a military museum, shooting ranges, horse center, disc golf & urban farm.
Palisades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,100 reviews
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews
This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.
Mile Square Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,896 reviews
City park offering 3 golf courses, soccer fields & baseball diamonds as well as picknicking & lakes.
Hilltop Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews
Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.
South Gate Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,004 reviews
City park with a sports center & swim stadium, plus playgrounds, playing fields & other recreations.
Lake Chabot Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,161 reviews
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.
Lighthouse Field State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,056 reviews
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,189 reviews
Over 50 acres of outdoor activities, including a fishing lake, swimming pool & basketball courts.
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,003 reviews
Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.
Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,973 reviews
575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.
Top of the World
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews
Popular locale for short walks & hikes offering elevated views of surrounding ocean & mountains.
Cuesta Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,712 reviews
With wide-open spaces & shaded parts, this park has a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.
Centennial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,440 reviews
Sweeping panoramas from an expansive lawn with benches, a rose garden & a small beach.
Emerald Glen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,330 reviews
40+ acres of land encompass various sports fields, a water park, skate park, trails & picnic areas.
Annie's Canyon Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,156 reviews
Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.
Sunol Regional Wilderness
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,201 reviews
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.
Apollo Community Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,216 reviews
A 54-acre park featuring 3 man-made lakes for fishing & boating plus play equipment & walking paths.
Pearson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,206 reviews
Family-friendly park for all ages offers trails for bike riding & walking, playgrounds & ponds.
Liberty Park and Fitness Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
Open space with a fitness center, ball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts & a disc-golf course.
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews
Sprawling park with scenic, multi-use trails through meadows, eucalyptus woods, bluffs & beaches.
Rosemead Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,938 reviews
The city's largest park, offering a half-mile trail, sports fields, a swimming pool & playground.
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,942 reviews
Large nature preserve housing various migrating birds, as well as native flora & fauna.
Alondra Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,011 reviews
Large, wooded park with a lake & an island where a native-plant garden attracts birds & butterflies.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,804 reviews
27,000-acre park with cliffs, buttes & canyons popular for hiking, camping & horseback riding.
Clover Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,736 reviews
This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews
Surrounding a fishing lake, this park offers trails, sports courts, picnic space & an amphitheater.
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,668 reviews
Relaxing park with playgrounds for kids and a man-made lake for water sports and fishing.
Downtown City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews
Festivals & other town happenings are held in this central green space with a gazebo & playground.
Johnson-Springview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
This expansive community resource features sport courts & fields, a playground & a dog park.
Firebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,563 reviews
Steep 1.3-mile-long unmade trail leading to the domed Art Deco observatory with views across LA.
Walnut Creek Community Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking.
Pepper Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,577 reviews
This 5.5-acre park features a playground, a boat launch, picnic tables, a fishing pier & restrooms.
Woodward Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews
Park with paths through lakeside & Japanese gardens, plus barbecue pits, a dog park & a playground.
Arroyo Verde Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,485 reviews
A 132-acre park with miles of hiking trails plus open grass areas, a nature center & playgrounds.
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,415 reviews
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.
Eugene A. Obregón Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,473 reviews
This city park offers grassy lawns & picnic space, a playground, baseball field & basketball court.
Barnes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,461 reviews
Public green space with amenities such as tennis courts, an amphitheater & areas for free-play.
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,363 reviews
Space in the Gabilan Mountains to camp or picnic, plus trails for 4x4s, motocross, bikes & ATVs.
Berwick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,331 reviews
1-acre park boasting ocean vistas, picnic spots & a grassy lawn, plus hiking & biking trails.
Furman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,223 reviews
Sports such as baseball & tennis can be played at this public park with restrooms.
Box Springs Mountain Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,218 reviews
1,100 sloping acres with 15 miles of trails accessible to hikers, mountain bikers & equestrians.
Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
Park with 300-ft.-deep canyon off the San Gabriel mountains offers hiking, picnics & Nature Center.
San Dimas Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews
Hiking trails through oaks, pines & foothills plus an enclosed sanctuary with rescued area wildlife.
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,142 reviews
Large, scenic reserve with abundant flora & fauna, 3 miles of trails & a visitor center.
Mast Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,165 reviews
Green space with riverside trails, a picnic/BBQ area, playground, ball court & off-leash dog area.
Serra Cross
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews
Time-tested wooden cross with a storied past, nearby hiking trails & panoramic hilltop water views.
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,195 reviews
This 5-acre green space on Mungi Lake has fishing & picnic areas, plus trails for biking & walking.
Paramount Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,189 reviews
Outdoor public park equipped with baseball diamonds, a basketball court, a pool & picnic areas.
La Puente City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,111 reviews
Open space with lighted ball fields & basketball courts, a multipurpose turf area & a playground.
Covina Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
Neighborhood park with a hockey rink, softball field, picnic areas & halls for event hire.
Central Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,104 reviews
Park with a playground, a picnic area, lawn bowling, croquet, a walkway & restrooms.
Domenic Massari Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,103 reviews
Grassy recreational place with soccer fields, a baseball diamond & skate park, plus playgrounds.
Fallon Sports Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,028 reviews
Public facility with paths, lighted fields & courts for various sports, a BMX track & restrooms.
Heartwell Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,088 reviews
A 122.5-acre community park with lit sports fields & courts, a fishing pond & fitness course.
Heritage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 988 reviews
19th-century ranch featuring historic structures, a Native American exhibit & a vintage steam train.
Canyon Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews
Clean and well-maintained park with a zipline and musical instruments for children.
Bristow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,026 reviews
This neighborhood park with athletic fields also has a wading pool, playground & community center.
Stanton Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 977 reviews
Renovated park featuring a large playground area, clean bathrooms and a splash pad modeled after the Wild West.
Cerritos Park East (CPE)
4.6 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Lush park featuring a lit jogging track, multiple baseball diamonds, sand area, spray pool & more.
Sorensen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,036 reviews
This rural park has a 14,000-sq.-ft. gymnasium, plus sports fields, grassy fields & playgrounds.
Montebello City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,033 reviews
Urban space with playgrounds, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, skate park & amphitheater.
Azusa Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
Covering 60+ acres of canyon terrain, this wilderness areas has trails for hiking & biking.
Redwood Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 938 reviews
Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.
Encanto Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 958 reviews
Relaxed park with swings and a playground, plus a trail along the San Gabriel River.
Lower Great Highway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 929 reviews
This 3.5-mile beachfront recreational trail winds by the remains of a 19th-century swimming complex.
Amelia Mayberry Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 976 reviews
Large park with a playground, ballfield, basketball courts, gym, community center & splash pad.
Pico Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 950 reviews
Indoor/outdoor community recreation with playground, paths & picnic areas, plus gym & dance studio.
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 918 reviews
Several trails connect this 1,424-acre public space to the communities surrounding it.
Cortez Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 947 reviews
Spacious park featuring baseball & football fields, a picnic gazebo & kids' play structures.
Mt. Madonna County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 865 reviews
County park marked by redwood forest & chaparral over 3,688 acres, with horseback riding & camping.
Trione-Annadel State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 852 reviews
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license.
Southridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Recreational oasis with soccer fields, basketball & tennis courts, a playground & picnic facilities.
Garvey Ranch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 857 reviews
City park featuring a multi-use sports field, playground & picnic shelters, plus a community center.
Vincent Lugo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Athletic fields, picnic tables, trails & a playground featured in San Gabriel's largest city park.
Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 819 reviews
Petite local park with picnic areas, courts & a playground, plus annual performing arts events.
Cap Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
Short trail through desert scrub dotted with Joshua & juniper trees, plus huge monzogranite rocks.
Victoria Community Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 870 reviews
Landscaped 36-acre park featuring a gym, a heated pool, cricket fields & an 18-hole golf course.
Moreno Valley Community Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 907 reviews
Soccer fields & a playground, plus a picnic area with tables, BBQ grills & a snack bar.
River Walk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 835 reviews
Waterfront space with promenade, grand staircase, picnic areas & views of skyline & Old Sacramento.
Reuben Ingold Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
Rubberized, cushioned and paved loop trail in a hilltop park with workout machines.
Cardoza Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews
Ten-acre park featuring a baseball field, horseshoe & volleyball courts & an outdoor amphitheater.
Sequoia Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
City park featuring a Japanese garden, sports fields, picnic shelters & a playground.
Hook Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 886 reviews
Grassy park with basketball courts, lighted baseball fields, play structures & BBQ/picnic areas.
Signal Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 777 reviews
A 10-acre community park offering a basketball court, playground, BBQ areas & picnic shelters.
Black Mountain Open Space Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
2,352 acres of hills, ridges & canyons. Hike or bike to a central peak offering a 360-degree view.
Mt. Davidson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 740 reviews
Wooded park at the city's highest peak offering a few walking trails & sweeping urban vistas.
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
4.8 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
Hilly paths around a landmark observatory rise to this lookout with views across the LA skyline.
Hidden Valley Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 790 reviews
City park offering lawns, a duck pond, kids' play structures, picnicking & a seasonal splash pad.
Whitney Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 720 reviews
Renovated local park with playgrounds, baseball courts & a splash pad, plus picnic & barbecue areas.
Bellflower City Caruthers Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 767 reviews
Park offering athletic fields, tennis courts & a skate park, plus a playground & fitness equipment.
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 762 reviews
Set at the feet of mountains, this park offers campsites, a swimming pool, fishing & hiking.
Mavis Stouffer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 724 reviews
Scenic nature spot on the river with a picnic pavilion, walking trails, sports fields & a stadium.
Syd Kronenthal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 740 reviews
Park with a recreation building & 2 picnic areas plus softball, basketball, soccer & tennis courts.
Harvard Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 753 reviews
Community park with amenities such as a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a kiddie pool.
Bayview Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 675 reviews
This small bayside park with shade trees & benches offers views of the San Diego skyline.
Brookside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 693 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills, plus soccer fields and open grassy areas.
Wells Park
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 935 reviews
18-acre community park features sports fields, a fitness course, playground & off-leash dog area.
Willow Pass Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 711 reviews
40-acre strip with 8 tennis courts, 6 softball fields & a batting cage, plus a community center.
Lands End Trail Eagles Point
4.8 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Scenic trail along the cliff coast with vistas and a labyrinth.
Pelican Cove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 661 reviews
Ocean-adjacent public park offers views of Santa Catalina Island & a walking trail to beach access.
Royal Oaks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 659 reviews
Leisurely open space, featuring clean trails and courts for basketball and tennis as well as a grassy field.
Railroad Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 657 reviews
Tranquil neighborhood park with BBQ grills, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms & paved trails.
Sycamore Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Park with ball fields, bocce courts & paths, plus a playground, picnic area & BBQ pits.
Beattie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
Community park boasting numerous sporting amenities, such as a disc golf course & multi-use fields.
Artesia Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 670 reviews
Park providing athletic fields, a playground & a recreation center with a full schedule of classes.
Shadow Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
Park with baseball diamonds and basketball courts, plus picnic tables.
La Bonita Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 649 reviews
22-acres with baseball fields, trails, a skate park & playground, plus a Boys & Girls Club facility.
Promenade Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 627 reviews
18-acre park offering a playground, soccer/softball fields, picnic areas & tennis/basketball courts.
Beryl Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 599 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, basketball, tennis courts and grass fields for soccer and volleyball.
Pelona Vista Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 582 reviews
Large recreational park with lighted soccer fields & trails for running, plus mountain views.
Fremont Peak State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 576 reviews
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking.
Grizzly Peak
4.8 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
Scenic destination featuring a panoramic view of San Francisco and Oakland.
Town Center Park East
4.6 ★★★★★ 563 reviews
Vast and well-maintained place offering sporting facilities and playgrounds.
Arnold Cypress Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 555 reviews
14.55-acre city park offering sports fields, playgrounds, a roller hockey rink, BBQs & picnic areas.
Stoneview Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 519 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, picnic tables, and kids’ programs.
Day Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts & softball fields, plus green space for soccer & football.
Tustin Sports Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Athletic complex with basketball & tennis courts, baseball & soccer fields & a shaded playground.
Catamaran Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Public park with facilities for soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball, plus a playground.
Avocado Heights Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
Park featuring playground areas, horse shows, baseball fields and live music.
Roy Campanella Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Clean park containing a baseball field, kid-friendly athletic facilities and picnic areas.
Wildwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 509 reviews
Mature trees fill this public park also offering picnic tables & a children's playground.
Whittier Narrows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 517 reviews
Vast recreational complex featuring a lake, baseball and soccer fields, as well as a playground.
Sunnyvale Bay Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 525 reviews
Long, paved hiking and biking trail that traverses former landfills near a water treatment plant.
Luiseño Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 498 reviews
10-acre site with a contemporary play structure, jogging path, sports fields & tennis courts.
Columbus Tustin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring recreational amenities including tennis courts & softball diamonds.
Whittier Narrows Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
419-acre sanctuary featuring a wide range of endangered wildlife, hiking trails & a nature center.
Fernandez Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Relaxed place for kids featuring a playground and a baseball field, along with picnic tables.
Paragon Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 532 reviews
Well-maintained neighborhood park featuring a play area, picnic benches and swings, plus a disc golf course.
Shell Ridge Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
This grassland & forest area features 31 miles of trails, plus fishing ponds, a playground & cattle.
Heritage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Green space & dog park with a path to a landscaped area overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Pinewood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 494 reviews
Tennis courts, playgrounds & picnic tables with BBQ grills draw families to this lively green space.
Kevin Moran Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Park on 10 acres with playgrounds & a meditation garden, plus tennis, basketball & bocce courts.
Aurantia Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Park, playgrounds and dog park, alongside walking trails.
Rancho Mirage Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 454 reviews
Renovated outdoor space featuring a modern amphitheater, ball courts & play & fitness areas.
Bartholomew Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Spacious park boasting a rose garden, multiple lakes, soccer fields and a playground.
Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 450 reviews
Tree-filled, 8-acre venue with tennis courts, a Frisbee-golf course, a playground & an amphitheater.
Michillinda Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 443 reviews
Small park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables, and peacocks.
Creekside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a playground and exercise equipment, plus baseball fields.
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Hike Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 394 reviews
Trail and stair-focused hiking path with city views, a park, and a visitor center at the summit.
Arovista Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, stage, athletic fields & basketball courts, plus a skate park.
Robertson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Large place with a sports stadium, artificial-turf field & multi-use trails, plus a fenced dog run.
Carlton J. Peterson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 410 reviews
Public park with a playground, pool, and picnic tables, plus softball and baseball fields.
Eva Dell Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 471 reviews
Recreational area with softball fields & a playground, plus grassy, shaded area for picnics.
Raul R. Perez Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews
Basketball and soccer fields along with picnic tables, slides and swings in a relaxed, kid-friendly park.
Walnut Creek Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Enduring park with an obstacle course, trails & a playground, plus solar lighting & a picnic gazebo.
Arroyo Vista Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Massive park featuring baseball fields, soccer pitches and tennis courts, plus picnic tables.
Mona Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews
Dodger Dreamfield recreational baseball park with public pool & gym for youth sports & camps.
Foskett Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
42-acre park featuring a softball complex, 3 playgrounds, a soccer field & a walking path.
Lagoon Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
470-acre park offering boating, fishing, hiking & picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.
Johnson Ranch Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.
Heilmann Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 376 reviews
This 102-acre park features a disc-golf course, shelters, play areas, volleyball, tennis & more.
Charter Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
12-acre community park featuring picnic areas, basketball courts & a children's playground.
McMaster Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
City park with lots of facilities such as ball fields, basketball courts & a playground.
Cascades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Relaxing park featuring a waterfall, stairs and a fountain, plus picnic spots.
Brea Sports Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
A 20-acre park with ball fields used by local teams, a playground, footpath & picnic facilities.
Wildwood Canyon State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind through 900 acres of Native American & historic ranch lands.
Galt Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
Park featuring tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds and walking trails.
Rivera Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
This park boasts an indoor gymnasium plus outdoor amenities such as a playground & athletic fields.
Calas Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 358 reviews
Facilities for baseball, tennis & calisthenics plus a playground, wading pool & picnic area.
Harry M. Dotson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 373 reviews
This public park with a playground, picnic areas & lawns also features a seasonal water spray area.
Thomas Burton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Local park featuring a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and a running track.
San Tomas Aquino Creek Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 345 reviews
Green space featuring a hiking/biking trail along a creek, plus a playground & community garden.
Lower Arroyo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Urban park offering trails, archery, and a rose bowl, plus fly fishing.
Crestview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Kid-friendly destination featuring picnic tables, basketball courts, playgrounds, a soccer field and trails.
Oak Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Picturesque park offering a picnic area, hiking & horseback trails, plus a summer concert series.
Reedley Sports Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Big green space featuring a playground with slides and swings, plus benches and parking.
Letterman Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews
Neighborhood green space featuring a skate park, a playground & open grassy areas for picnics.
Vista del Valle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Straightforward 9.7-acre park featuring a gazebo & decomposed granite paths for hiking & walking.
Cypress Trails Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring walking trails, green open spaces, a playground & tennis courts.
Rimgate Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Sprawling green space featuring a playground, sports courts & ample picnic & grill areas.
Civic Center Campus
4.7 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Public green space offering walking paths, a fountain, and a waterfall, plus a restroom.
Bosque Del Rio Hondo
4 ★★★★☆ 350 reviews
Park with trails, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus opportunities for horseback riding and boating.
Palm Desert Cross Hiking Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Illuminated cross mounted on top of a hill, popular for moderate desert hikes with scenic views.
Copper Creek Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 363 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a soccer field and playground offering ample space for picnics.
Spirit Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Relaxed, clean park boasting basketball and tennis courts plus swings, slides, barbecues, picnic areas and playgrounds.
Dry Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Recreational space featuring picnic areas, a kids' playground, and trails for biking, walking, and frisbee golf.
Hobert Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 309 reviews
Clean, leafy park featuring 3 playgrounds, a skate park and dog-friendly areas.
Summitridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Community park providing open grassy lawns, picnic space & a hillside hiking trail with city views.
Heritage Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 304 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelter & paved trail, plus tennis courts, a pond & disc golf course.
Dry Creek Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Public park offering a walking/biking trail through a shaded area with picnic tables.
Fall Creek Unit | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Shady forest park featuring hiking trails, a creek and a stream.
Kolb Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Grassy park with a playground, ballfields, lighted tennis courts & a stone art installation.
Castleridge Trailhead -- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Uphill hiking trail featuring views of the surrounding area, along with a lush landscape.
Seven Oaks Park
4 ★★★★☆ 298 reviews
Site featuring a playground, disc golf course, and picnic tables along with restrooms.
Alamo Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Compact park with a playground and a basketball court, plus trails and picnic spots.
William Crawford Senior Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 253 reviews
Well-maintained green space for picnics, strolling and tennis, along with a skate area and playground equipment.
Jack E Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
7.5-acre green space with a playground & baseball field, plus a hiking/biking trail & picnic tables.
Granite Pointe Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 248 reviews
Quiet, grassy spot with multiple play structures, alongside basketball and volleyball courts.
Aliso Summit Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Scenic walking trail along a canyon, offering views of homes and the ocean.
Independence Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Scenic bayside park, popular for Pokemon Go, that hosts festivals and offers bike trails.
Trabuco Mesa Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Spacious baseball-field–equipped park with a playground and picnic facilities.
Markley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews
Clean park with a playground and a big field, plus basketball courts.
Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Popular network of paved trails offering scenic views for walking, cycling and birdwatching.
Heritage Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Small park featuring a baseball diamond, picnic tables, playgrounds, swings.
Dublin Hills Regional Open Space Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Sprawling recreation area showcasing views of the area as well as wild cows, coyotes and birds.
William Bill Hughes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Neighborhood park with basketball & tennis courts, a soccer field, playground & area for dogs.
Glendale Peak
4.8 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Hiking destination featuring views and a benchmark in Griffith Park.
Arroyo Vista Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Public park featuring a swimming pool and courts for baseball and tennis.
Enchanted Hills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Kid-friendly park, featuring playgrounds and a splash pad.
Panorama Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Small nature reserve with a paved & gravel walking trail offering sweeping views.
Locke-Paddon Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews
Park featuring a pond (a.k.a. “The Duck Pond”), plus wetlands, trails and picnic tables.
La Sierra Drive Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Relaxed, 2-mile loop trail with wildflower views and lush green space that's open to hikers, runners and cyclists.
Faylane Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 223 reviews
Clean park with a playground for kids, plus benches, tables and grills for picnicking.
Leonard Bailey Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews
Kid-friendly play area with slides, plus tennis, soccer and baseball fields.
Esposti Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, picnic tables and dog-walking areas.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a fountain and gazebo, along with a dog area.
Eagle Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Popular park featuring a hiking trail with scenic views of San Jose.
Stonebrook Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews
Basketball courts and a playground highlight this clean park, featuring a grassy field and shade.
Betschart Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Community space with 2 playgrounds, a climbing rock, picnic areas (shaded & undshaded) & trails.
Miller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Spacious park offering playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball areas, soccer fields and hiking paths, plus picnic tables.
Center Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Park with a playground, a soft jogging track, and picnic tables for family get-togethers.
Veterans Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
This scenic trail featuring shade trees, benches, fitness stations & public art allows leashed dogs.
The Whittier Greenway Trail (North End)
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Family-friendly pathway for hiking, cycling and running, featuring bridges and greenery.
Arnie & Iris Zimbelman Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews
Small green space with a picnic area, BBQ grills, a playground & a walking/cycling trail.
Franich Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Grassy, clean park featuring baseball fields and sand volleyball courts and playgrounds.
Shepherd Canyon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 184 reviews
Park with a flat area and hiking trails in the hills, plus soccer fields, restrooms, and picnic tables.
Forest Cove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Sprawling neighborhood park featuring playgrounds and ball courts, plus dog-friendliness.
South Jackson Park
4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, picnic facilities & fields for baseball & soccer.
Stanton Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews
Park with a kids' playground and picnic tables, plus exercise equipment.
City of Palm Desert Joe Mann Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Small community park with basketball & volleyball courts, plus picnic areas & a playground.
The Tracks at Brea Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Public hiking, biking, and walking trails with a restroom.
Boy Scout Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Rustic 8-mile backpacking trail amid desert landscape, with some rocky sections & camping en route.
El Carro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Outdoor baseball park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a snack bar and mature trees.
Stonewall-Panoramic Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Hiking trails with panoramas, plus tree-lined stretches offering shade.
Beaumont Sports Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Sprawling park featuring soccer fields, basketball courts and a playground for kids.
Santa Ana River Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Bike and hiking trail with picnic tables running 29 miles one way from Huntington Beach to Green River Drive.
Countrywood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Laid-back neighbourhood park featuring a playground and a green open field, plus a BBQ grill.
Bosque Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Park with miles of paved and decomposed granite trails for walking, biking, and skateboarding.
Ventura Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Open green space offering baseball and soccer fields, plus a swimming pool.
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