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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.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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.

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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,400 reviews

South El Monte, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Diverse sports, 3 lakes, a military museum, shooting ranges, horse center, disc golf & urban farm.

Palisades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,100 reviews

Santa Monica, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.

Mile Square Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,896 reviews

Fountain Valley, CA

1 miLitScenicDog-friendly

City park offering 3 golf courses, soccer fields & baseball diamonds as well as picknicking & lakes.

Hilltop Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews

Signal Hill, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.

South Gate Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 5,004 reviews

South Gate, CA

Lit

City park with a sports center & swim stadium, plus playgrounds, playing fields & other recreations.

Lake Chabot Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,161 reviews

Castro Valley, CA

70 miMixedLitScenic

Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.

Lighthouse Field State Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,056 reviews

Santa Cruz, CA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.

Mount Tamalpais State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,124 reviews

Mill Valley, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Don Knabe Community Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,189 reviews

Cerritos, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Over 50 acres of outdoor activities, including a fishing lake, swimming pool & basketball courts.

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,003 reviews

Brea, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,973 reviews

Rowland Heights, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.

Top of the World

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews

Laguna Beach, CA

LitScenic

Popular locale for short walks & hikes offering elevated views of surrounding ocean & mountains.

Cuesta Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,712 reviews

Mountain View, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

With wide-open spaces & shaded parts, this park has a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.

Centennial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,440 reviews

Coronado, CA

LitScenic

Sweeping panoramas from an expansive lawn with benches, a rose garden & a small beach.

Emerald Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,330 reviews

Dublin, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Cardiff, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.

Sunol Regional Wilderness

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,201 reviews

Sunol, CA

LoopShadedLitScenic

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

Lancaster, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

A 54-acre park featuring 3 man-made lakes for fishing & boating plus play equipment & walking paths.

Pearson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,206 reviews

Anaheim, CA

LitScenic

Family-friendly park for all ages offers trails for bike riding & walking, playgrounds & ponds.

Liberty Park and Fitness Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews

Cerritos, CA

Lit

Open space with a fitness center, ball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts & a disc-golf course.

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews

Richmond, CA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park with scenic, multi-use trails through meadows, eucalyptus woods, bluffs & beaches.

Rosemead Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,938 reviews

Rosemead, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

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

Fremont, CA

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Large nature preserve housing various migrating birds, as well as native flora & fauna.

Alondra Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,011 reviews

Lawndale, CA

ShadedLitScenic

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

Cantil, CA

LitScenic

27,000-acre park with cliffs, buttes & canyons popular for hiking, camping & horseback riding.

Clover Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,736 reviews

Santa Monica, CA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews

Laguna Niguel, CA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Surrounding a fishing lake, this park offers trails, sports courts, picnic space & an amphitheater.

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,668 reviews

San Dimas, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing park with playgrounds for kids and a man-made lake for water sports and fishing.

Downtown City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews

Paso Robles, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Festivals & other town happenings are held in this central green space with a gazebo & playground.

Johnson-Springview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews

Rocklin, CA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This expansive community resource features sport courts & fields, a playground & a dog park.

Firebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,563 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

PavedLitScenic

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

San Dimas, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking.

Pepper Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,577 reviews

National City, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This 5.5-acre park features a playground, a boat launch, picnic tables, a fishing pier & restrooms.

Woodward Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews

Fresno, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Park with paths through lakeside & Japanese gardens, plus barbecue pits, a dog park & a playground.

Arroyo Verde Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,485 reviews

Ventura, CA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Oakland, CA

LoopMixedLitScenic

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

Los Angeles, CA

LitDog-friendly

This city park offers grassy lawns & picnic space, a playground, baseball field & basketball court.

Barnes Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,461 reviews

Monterey Park, CA

LitScenic

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

Hollister, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Space in the Gabilan Mountains to camp or picnic, plus trails for 4x4s, motocross, bikes & ATVs.

Berwick Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,331 reviews

Pacific Grove, CA

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

1-acre park boasting ocean vistas, picnic spots & a grassy lawn, plus hiking & biking trails.

Furman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,223 reviews

Downey, CA

LitScenic

Sports such as baseball & tennis can be played at this public park with restrooms.

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,218 reviews

Moreno Valley, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

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

Pearblossom, CA

1 miLoopLitScenic

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

San Dimas, CA

LoopLitScenic

Hiking trails through oaks, pines & foothills plus an enclosed sanctuary with rescued area wildlife.

Prime Desert Woodland Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,142 reviews

Lancaster, CA

LitScenic

Large, scenic reserve with abundant flora & fauna, 3 miles of trails & a visitor center.

Mast Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,165 reviews

Santee, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Green space with riverside trails, a picnic/BBQ area, playground, ball court & off-leash dog area.

Serra Cross

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews

Ventura, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenic

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

Arcadia, CA

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

This 5-acre green space on Mungi Lake has fishing & picnic areas, plus trails for biking & walking.

Paramount Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,189 reviews

Paramount, CA

LitDog-friendly

Outdoor public park equipped with baseball diamonds, a basketball court, a pool & picnic areas.

Aviation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,125 reviews

Redondo Beach, CA

Lit

La Puente City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,111 reviews

La Puente, CA

Lit

Open space with lighted ball fields & basketball courts, a multipurpose turf area & a playground.

Covina Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews

Covina, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with a hockey rink, softball field, picnic areas & halls for event hire.

Central Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,104 reviews

Pasadena, CA

LitScenic

Park with a playground, a picnic area, lawn bowling, croquet, a walkway & restrooms.

Domenic Massari Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,103 reviews

Palmdale, CA

LitScenic

Grassy recreational place with soccer fields, a baseball diamond & skate park, plus playgrounds.

Fallon Sports Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,028 reviews

Dublin, CA

LitDog-friendly

Public facility with paths, lighted fields & courts for various sports, a BMX track & restrooms.

Heartwell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,088 reviews

Long Beach, CA

Lit

A 122.5-acre community park with lit sports fields & courts, a fishing pond & fitness course.

Heritage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 988 reviews

Santa Fe Springs, CA

LitScenic

19th-century ranch featuring historic structures, a Native American exhibit & a vintage steam train.

Canyon Country Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews

Santa Clarita, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Clean and well-maintained park with a zipline and musical instruments for children.

Bristow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,026 reviews

Commerce, CA

ShadedLit

This neighborhood park with athletic fields also has a wading pool, playground & community center.

Stanton Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 977 reviews

Stanton, CA

LitDog-friendly

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

Cerritos, CA

PavedLit

Lush park featuring a lit jogging track, multiple baseball diamonds, sand area, spray pool & more.

Sorensen Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,036 reviews

Whittier, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

This rural park has a 14,000-sq.-ft. gymnasium, plus sports fields, grassy fields & playgrounds.

Montebello City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,033 reviews

Montebello, CA

LitDog-friendly

Urban space with playgrounds, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, skate park & amphitheater.

Azusa Wilderness Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews

Azusa, CA

4 miShadedLitScenic

Covering 60+ acres of canyon terrain, this wilderness areas has trails for hiking & biking.

Redwood Grove

4.8 ★★★★★ 938 reviews

Yorba Linda, CA

1.5 miShadedLitScenic

Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.

Encanto Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 958 reviews

Duarte, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with swings and a playground, plus a trail along the San Gabriel River.

Lower Great Highway Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 929 reviews

San Francisco, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This 3.5-mile beachfront recreational trail winds by the remains of a 19th-century swimming complex.

Amelia Mayberry Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 976 reviews

Whittier, CA

Lit

Large park with a playground, ballfield, basketball courts, gym, community center & splash pad.

Pico Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 950 reviews

Pico Rivera, CA

LitDog-friendly

Indoor/outdoor community recreation with playground, paths & picnic areas, plus gym & dance studio.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 918 reviews

Riverside, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Several trails connect this 1,424-acre public space to the communities surrounding it.

Live Oak Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 930 reviews

Temple City, CA

Lit

Cortez Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 947 reviews

West Covina, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park featuring baseball & football fields, a picnic gazebo & kids' play structures.

Mt. Madonna County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 865 reviews

Watsonville, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

County park marked by redwood forest & chaparral over 3,688 acres, with horseback riding & camping.

Trione-Annadel State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 852 reviews

Santa Rosa, CA

45 miMixedLitScenic

Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license.

Southridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews

Fontana, CA

LitScenic

Recreational oasis with soccer fields, basketball & tennis courts, a playground & picnic facilities.

Garvey Ranch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 857 reviews

Monterey Park, CA

LitScenic

City park featuring a multi-use sports field, playground & picnic shelters, plus a community center.

Vincent Lugo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 848 reviews

San Gabriel, CA

Natural surfaceShadedLit

Athletic fields, picnic tables, trails & a playground featured in San Gabriel's largest city park.

Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 819 reviews

Hermosa Beach, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Petite local park with picnic areas, courts & a playground, plus annual performing arts events.

Cap Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ 801 reviews

Twentynine Palms, CA

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Short trail through desert scrub dotted with Joshua & juniper trees, plus huge monzogranite rocks.

Victoria Community Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 870 reviews

Carson, CA

PavedLitDog-friendly

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

Moreno Valley, CA

Lit

Soccer fields & a playground, plus a picnic area with tables, BBQ grills & a snack bar.

River Walk Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 835 reviews

West Sacramento, CA

LitScenic

Waterfront space with promenade, grand staircase, picnic areas & views of skyline & Old Sacramento.

Reuben Ingold Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 773 reviews

View Park, CA

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

Rubberized, cushioned and paved loop trail in a hilltop park with workout machines.

Cardoza Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews

Milpitas, CA

Lit

Ten-acre park featuring a baseball field, horseshoe & volleyball courts & an outdoor amphitheater.

Sequoia Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews

Monterey Park, CA

LitScenic

City park featuring a Japanese garden, sports fields, picnic shelters & a playground.

Hook Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 886 reviews

Victorville, CA

LitDog-friendly

Grassy park with basketball courts, lighted baseball fields, play structures & BBQ/picnic areas.

Signal Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 777 reviews

Signal Hill, CA

LitScenic

A 10-acre community park offering a basketball court, playground, BBQ areas & picnic shelters.

Black Mountain Open Space Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

San Diego, CA

10 miLoopNatural surfaceLit

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

San Francisco, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

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

Los Angeles, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Hilly paths around a landmark observatory rise to this lookout with views across the LA skyline.

Hidden Valley Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 790 reviews

Hanford, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

City park offering lawns, a duck pond, kids' play structures, picnicking & a seasonal splash pad.

Whitney Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 720 reviews

Rocklin, CA

LitScenic

Renovated local park with playgrounds, baseball courts & a splash pad, plus picnic & barbecue areas.

Oso Viejo Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews

Mission Viejo, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Bellflower City Caruthers Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 767 reviews

Bellflower, CA

LitDog-friendly

Park offering athletic fields, tennis courts & a skate park, plus a playground & fitness equipment.

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 762 reviews

La Quinta, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Set at the feet of mountains, this park offers campsites, a swimming pool, fishing & hiking.

Mavis Stouffer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 724 reviews

Ripon, CA

LitScenic

Scenic nature spot on the river with a picnic pavilion, walking trails, sports fields & a stadium.

Syd Kronenthal Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 740 reviews

Culver City, CA

LitDog-friendly

Park with a recreation building & 2 picnic areas plus softball, basketball, soccer & tennis courts.

Harvard Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 753 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

LitDog-friendly

Community park with amenities such as a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a kiddie pool.

Bayview Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 675 reviews

Coronado, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This small bayside park with shade trees & benches offers views of the San Diego skyline.

Brookside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 693 reviews

Redlands, CA

MixedShadedLitScenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills, plus soccer fields and open grassy areas.

Wells Park

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 935 reviews

El Cajon, CA

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

18-acre community park features sports fields, a fitness course, playground & off-leash dog area.

Willow Pass Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 711 reviews

Concord, CA

LitDog-friendly

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

San Francisco, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Scenic trail along the cliff coast with vistas and a labyrinth.

Pelican Cove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 661 reviews

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Ocean-adjacent public park offers views of Santa Catalina Island & a walking trail to beach access.

Royal Oaks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 659 reviews

Duarte, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leisurely open space, featuring clean trails and courts for basketball and tennis as well as a grassy field.

Railroad Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 657 reviews

Clovis, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Tranquil neighborhood park with BBQ grills, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms & paved trails.

Sycamore Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 632 reviews

Danville, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Park with ball fields, bocce courts & paths, plus a playground, picnic area & BBQ pits.

Beattie Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 634 reviews

Lompoc, CA

LitScenic

Community park boasting numerous sporting amenities, such as a disc golf course & multi-use fields.

Artesia Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 670 reviews

Artesia, CA

Lit

Park providing athletic fields, a playground & a recreation center with a full schedule of classes.

Shadow Oak Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 636 reviews

West Covina, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Park with baseball diamonds and basketball courts, plus picnic tables.

La Bonita Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 649 reviews

La Habra, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

22-acres with baseball fields, trails, a skate park & playground, plus a Boys & Girls Club facility.

Promenade Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 627 reviews

Corona, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

18-acre park offering a playground, soccer/softball fields, picnic areas & tennis/basketball courts.

Beryl Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 599 reviews

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

LitDog-friendly

Park featuring playgrounds, basketball, tennis courts and grass fields for soccer and volleyball.

Pelona Vista Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 582 reviews

Palmdale, CA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large recreational park with lighted soccer fields & trails for running, plus mountain views.

Fremont Peak State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 576 reviews

San Juan Bautista, CA

LitScenic

Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking.

Grizzly Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ 549 reviews

Berkeley, CA

LitScenic

Scenic destination featuring a panoramic view of San Francisco and Oakland.

Town Center Park East

4.6 ★★★★★ 563 reviews

Santee, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Vast and well-maintained place offering sporting facilities and playgrounds.

Arnold Cypress Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 555 reviews

Cypress, CA

2 miLit

14.55-acre city park offering sports fields, playgrounds, a roller hockey rink, BBQs & picnic areas.

Stoneview Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 519 reviews

Culver City, CA

LitScenic

Park offering hiking trails, picnic tables, and kids’ programs.

Day Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 552 reviews

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

LoopPavedShadedLit

Picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts & softball fields, plus green space for soccer & football.

Tustin Sports Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews

Tustin, CA

ShadedLit

Athletic complex with basketball & tennis courts, baseball & soccer fields & a shaded playground.

Catamaran Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 520 reviews

Foster City, CA

LitScenic

Public park with facilities for soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball, plus a playground.

Avocado Heights Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 543 reviews

La Puente, CA

Lit

Park featuring playground areas, horse shows, baseball fields and live music.

Zalud Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 579 reviews

Porterville, CA

ShadedLit

Roy Campanella Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 529 reviews

Compton, CA

Lit

Clean park containing a baseball field, kid-friendly athletic facilities and picnic areas.

Wildwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 509 reviews

Saratoga, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Mature trees fill this public park also offering picnic tables & a children's playground.

Whittier Narrows Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 517 reviews

South El Monte, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Vast recreational complex featuring a lake, baseball and soccer fields, as well as a playground.

Sunnyvale Bay Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 525 reviews

Sunnyvale, CA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Long, paved hiking and biking trail that traverses former landfills near a water treatment plant.

Luiseño Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 498 reviews

Oceanside, CA

2 miPavedShadedLit

10-acre site with a contemporary play structure, jogging path, sports fields & tennis courts.

Columbus Tustin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 504 reviews

Tustin, CA

LitDog-friendly

Neighborhood park featuring recreational amenities including tennis courts & softball diamonds.

Whittier Narrows Natural Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

South El Monte, CA

Lit

419-acre sanctuary featuring a wide range of endangered wildlife, hiking trails & a nature center.

Fernandez Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Pinole, CA

PavedLitScenic

Relaxed place for kids featuring a playground and a baseball field, along with picnic tables.

Paragon Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 532 reviews

Perris, CA

Lit

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

Walnut Creek, CA

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

This grassland & forest area features 31 miles of trails, plus fishing ponds, a playground & cattle.

Heritage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews

Dana Point, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Green space & dog park with a path to a landscaped area overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Pinewood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 494 reviews

Milpitas, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Tennis courts, playgrounds & picnic tables with BBQ grills draw families to this lively green space.

Kevin Moran Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 467 reviews

Saratoga, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park on 10 acres with playgrounds & a meditation garden, plus tennis, basketball & bocce courts.

Aurantia Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 487 reviews

Highland, CA

LitDog-friendly

Park, playgrounds and dog park, alongside walking trails.

Hurless Barton Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 461 reviews

Yorba Linda, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Rancho Mirage Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 454 reviews

Rancho Mirage, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Renovated outdoor space featuring a modern amphitheater, ball courts & play & fitness areas.

Bartholomew Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 446 reviews

Elk Grove, CA

LitScenic

Spacious park boasting a rose garden, multiple lakes, soccer fields and a playground.

Gibson Mariposa Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 464 reviews

El Monte, CA

LitDog-friendly

Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 450 reviews

Carson, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Tree-filled, 8-acre venue with tennis courts, a Frisbee-golf course, a playground & an amphitheater.

Michillinda Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 443 reviews

Pasadena, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Small park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables, and peacocks.

Creekside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 405 reviews

Walnut, CA

ShadedLit

Peaceful park featuring a playground and exercise equipment, plus baseball fields.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Hike Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 394 reviews

Culver City, CA

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

Trail and stair-focused hiking path with city views, a park, and a visitor center at the summit.

Arovista Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 417 reviews

Brea, CA

LitDog-friendly

Green space featuring a playground, stage, athletic fields & basketball courts, plus a skate park.

Robertson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews

Livermore, CA

LitDog-friendly

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

Diamond Bar, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, pool, and picnic tables, plus softball and baseball fields.

Eva Dell Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 471 reviews

Victorville, CA

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Recreational area with softball fields & a playground, plus grassy, shaded area for picnics.

Raul R. Perez Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews

Huntington Park, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

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

Baldwin Park, CA

PavedLitDog-friendly

Enduring park with an obstacle course, trails & a playground, plus solar lighting & a picnic gazebo.

Arroyo Vista Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 381 reviews

Moorpark, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Massive park featuring baseball fields, soccer pitches and tennis courts, plus picnic tables.

Mona Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews

Compton, CA

Lit

Dodger Dreamfield recreational baseball park with public pool & gym for youth sports & camps.

Foskett Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews

Lincoln, CA

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

42-acre park featuring a softball complex, 3 playgrounds, a soccer field & a walking path.

Lagoon Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Vacaville, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

470-acre park offering boating, fishing, hiking & picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.

Johnson Ranch Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

San Luis Obispo, CA

LoopShadedLitScenic

Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.

Heilmann Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 376 reviews

Atascadero, CA

LitDog-friendly

This 102-acre park features a disc-golf course, shelters, play areas, volleyball, tennis & more.

Charter Oak Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 375 reviews

Covina, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

12-acre community park featuring picnic areas, basketball courts & a children's playground.

McMaster Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews

Torrance, CA

Natural surfaceLit

City park with lots of facilities such as ball fields, basketball courts & a playground.

Cascades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Monterey Park, CA

LitScenic

Relaxing park featuring a waterfall, stairs and a fountain, plus picnic spots.

Brea Sports Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Brea, CA

ShadedLit

A 20-acre park with ball fields used by local teams, a playground, footpath & picnic facilities.

Wildwood Canyon State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

2 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind through 900 acres of Native American & historic ranch lands.

Galt Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

Galt, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds and walking trails.

Rivera Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 345 reviews

Pico Rivera, CA

ShadedLit

This park boasts an indoor gymnasium plus outdoor amenities such as a playground & athletic fields.

Marna O'Brien Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

Wildomar, CA

Lit

Calas Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 358 reviews

Carson, CA

LitDog-friendly

Facilities for baseball, tennis & calisthenics plus a playground, wading pool & picnic area.

Harry M. Dotson Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 373 reviews

Stanton, CA

Lit

This public park with a playground, picnic areas & lawns also features a seasonal water spray area.

Thomas Burton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews

Hacienda Heights, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Local park featuring a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and a running track.

San Tomas Aquino Creek Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 345 reviews

Santa Clara, CA

PavedLitScenic

Green space featuring a hiking/biking trail along a creek, plus a playground & community garden.

Lower Arroyo Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

Pasadena, CA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Urban park offering trails, archery, and a rose bowl, plus fly fishing.

Crestview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

San Carlos, CA

LitScenic

Kid-friendly destination featuring picnic tables, basketball courts, playgrounds, a soccer field and trails.

Oak Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 334 reviews

Danville, CA

ShadedLitScenic

Picturesque park offering a picnic area, hiking & horseback trails, plus a summer concert series.

Box Canyon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 317 reviews

Yorba Linda, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Reedley Sports Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

Reedley, CA

LitDog-friendly

Big green space featuring a playground with slides and swings, plus benches and parking.

Letterman Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews

Clovis, CA

LitDog-friendly

Neighborhood green space featuring a skate park, a playground & open grassy areas for picnics.

Vista del Valle Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

La Habra, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Straightforward 9.7-acre park featuring a gazebo & decomposed granite paths for hiking & walking.

Cypress Trails Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Chino, CA

LitDog-friendly

Neighborhood park featuring walking trails, green open spaces, a playground & tennis courts.

Rimgate Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 311 reviews

Lake Forest, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Sprawling green space featuring a playground, sports courts & ample picnic & grill areas.

Civic Center Campus

4.7 ★★★★★ 301 reviews

La Quinta, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Public green space offering walking paths, a fountain, and a waterfall, plus a restroom.

Bosque Del Rio Hondo

4 ★★★★☆ 350 reviews

South El Monte, CA

LitScenic

Park with trails, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus opportunities for horseback riding and boating.

Lindsay City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 reviews

Lindsay, CA

LitDog-friendly

Palm Desert Cross Hiking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 289 reviews

Palm Desert, CA

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

Illuminated cross mounted on top of a hill, popular for moderate desert hikes with scenic views.

Copper Creek Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 363 reviews

Perris, CA

Lit

Kid-friendly park with a soccer field and playground offering ample space for picnics.

Spirit Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews

Menifee, CA

ShadedLit

Relaxed, clean park boasting basketball and tennis courts plus swings, slides, barbecues, picnic areas and playgrounds.

Dry Creek Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Modesto, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Recreational space featuring picnic areas, a kids' playground, and trails for biking, walking, and frisbee golf.

Hobert Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 309 reviews

Ventura, CA

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Clean, leafy park featuring 3 playgrounds, a skate park and dog-friendly areas.

Summitridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Diamond Bar, CA

LoopShadedLitScenic

Community park providing open grassy lawns, picnic space & a hillside hiking trail with city views.

Heritage Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 304 reviews

Lemoore, CA

PavedLit

Park with a playground, picnic shelter & paved trail, plus tennis courts, a pond & disc golf course.

Dry Creek Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 271 reviews

Clovis, CA

2 miPavedShadedLit

Public park offering a walking/biking trail through a shaded area with picnic tables.

Bonelli Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

San Dimas, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Fall Creek Unit | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Felton, CA

7 miLoopShadedLit

Shady forest park featuring hiking trails, a creek and a stream.

Kolb Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Dublin, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Grassy park with a playground, ballfields, lighted tennis courts & a stone art installation.

Riverside Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 280 reviews

Susanville, CA

ShadedLit

Castleridge Trailhead -- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 254 reviews

Pleasanton, CA

18 miLoopPavedShaded

Uphill hiking trail featuring views of the surrounding area, along with a lush landscape.

Seven Oaks Park

4 ★★★★☆ 298 reviews

Visalia, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Site featuring a playground, disc golf course, and picnic tables along with restrooms.

Alamo Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Dublin, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Compact park with a playground and a basketball court, plus trails and picnic spots.

William Crawford Senior Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 253 reviews

Woodland, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

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

Elk Grove, CA

Lit

7.5-acre green space with a playground & baseball field, plus a hiking/biking trail & picnic tables.

Granite Pointe Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 248 reviews

Bakersfield, CA

ShadedLit

Quiet, grassy spot with multiple play structures, alongside basketball and volleyball courts.

Aliso Summit Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Laguna Niguel, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Scenic walking trail along a canyon, offering views of homes and the ocean.

Independence Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews

Vallejo, CA

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Scenic bayside park, popular for Pokemon Go, that hosts festivals and offers bike trails.

Trabuco Mesa Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Spacious baseball-field–equipped park with a playground and picnic facilities.

Markley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews

Turlock, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Clean park with a playground and a big field, plus basketball courts.

Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Redding, CA

PavedLitScenic

Popular network of paved trails offering scenic views for walking, cycling and birdwatching.

Heritage Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Diamond Bar, CA

ShadedLit

Small park featuring a baseball diamond, picnic tables, playgrounds, swings.

Dublin Hills Regional Open Space Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Dublin, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling recreation area showcasing views of the area as well as wild cows, coyotes and birds.

William Bill Hughes Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Roseville, CA

LitDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with basketball & tennis courts, a soccer field, playground & area for dogs.

Glendale Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ 212 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

Hiking destination featuring views and a benchmark in Griffith Park.

Arroyo Vista Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Lit

Public park featuring a swimming pool and courts for baseball and tennis.

Enchanted Hills Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Perris, CA

ShadedLit

Kid-friendly park, featuring playgrounds and a splash pad.

Panorama Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

Fullerton, CA

MixedLitScenic

Small nature reserve with a paved & gravel walking trail offering sweeping views.

Locke-Paddon Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews

Marina, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a pond (a.k.a. “The Duck Pond”), plus wetlands, trails and picnic tables.

La Sierra Drive Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 207 reviews

Chino Hills, CA

2 miLoopShadedLit

Relaxed, 2-mile loop trail with wildflower views and lush green space that's open to hikers, runners and cyclists.

Live Oak Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 225 reviews

Hesperia, CA

LitDog-friendly

Faylane Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 223 reviews

Garden Grove, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Clean park with a playground for kids, plus benches, tables and grills for picnicking.

Pincushion Peak Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Friant, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leonard Bailey Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews

Loma Linda, CA

LitScenic

Kid-friendly play area with slides, plus tennis, soccer and baseball fields.

Northstar Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Davis, CA

LitScenic

Esposti Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews

Windsor, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring baseball fields, picnic tables and dog-walking areas.

Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Oxnard, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring a fountain and gazebo, along with a dog area.

Eastside Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Yorba Linda, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Eagle Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

San Jose, CA

4 miLoopLitScenic

Popular park featuring a hiking trail with scenic views of San Jose.

Stonebrook Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews

Visalia, CA

0.5 miShadedLitScenic

Basketball courts and a playground highlight this clean park, featuring a grassy field and shade.

Betschart Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 193 reviews

Elk Grove, CA

LitDog-friendly

Community space with 2 playgrounds, a climbing rock, picnic areas (shaded & undshaded) & trails.

Miller Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Moorpark, CA

LitScenic

Spacious park offering playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball areas, soccer fields and hiking paths, plus picnic tables.

Center Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Inglewood, CA

LitDog-friendly

Park with a playground, a soft jogging track, and picnic tables for family get-togethers.

Redding River Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Redding, CA

5.5 miMixedLitScenic

Veterans Parkway

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Manhattan Beach, CA

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

This scenic trail featuring shade trees, benches, fitness stations & public art allows leashed dogs.

The Whittier Greenway Trail (North End)

4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews

Whittier, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly pathway for hiking, cycling and running, featuring bridges and greenery.

Arnie & Iris Zimbelman Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews

Elk Grove, CA

LitDog-friendly

Small green space with a picnic area, BBQ grills, a playground & a walking/cycling trail.

Franich Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Watsonville, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Grassy, clean park featuring baseball fields and sand volleyball courts and playgrounds.

Shepherd Canyon Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 184 reviews

Oakland, CA

1 miPavedLitScenic

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

Agoura Hills, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling neighborhood park featuring playgrounds and ball courts, plus dog-friendliness.

South Jackson Park

4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

Indio, CA

Lit

Community park featuring a playground, picnic facilities & fields for baseball & soccer.

Stanton Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

Stanton, CA

Lit

Park with a kids' playground and picnic tables, plus exercise equipment.

City of Palm Desert Joe Mann Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Palm Desert, CA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Small community park with basketball & volleyball courts, plus picnic areas & a playground.

Brentlinger Park

4 ★★★★☆ 180 reviews

Selma, CA

Lit

The Tracks at Brea Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Brea, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Public hiking, biking, and walking trails with a restroom.

Boy Scout Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Twentynine Palms, CA

8 miLoopLitScenic

Rustic 8-mile backpacking trail amid desert landscape, with some rocky sections & camping en route.

Brush Canyon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Yorba Linda, CA

LitDog-friendly

El Carro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Carpinteria, CA

Natural surfaceLitDog-friendly

Outdoor baseball park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a snack bar and mature trees.

Stonewall-Panoramic Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Berkeley, CA

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

Hiking trails with panoramas, plus tree-lined stretches offering shade.

Beaumont Sports Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews

Beaumont, CA

Lit

Sprawling park featuring soccer fields, basketball courts and a playground for kids.

Santa Ana River Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Corona, CA

MixedLitScenic

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

Hacienda Heights, CA

LitScenic

Laid-back neighbourhood park featuring a playground and a green open field, plus a BBQ grill.

Bosque Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Irvine, CA

PavedLitDog-friendly

Park with miles of paved and decomposed granite trails for walking, biking, and skateboarding.

Bud and Artie Davies Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Folsom, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Ventura Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Ventura, CA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Open green space offering baseball and soccer fields, plus a swimming pool.

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