Cypress College Running Track

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Cypress running track located on Orange ave at Cypress College. Offering a pretty good workout for all fitness levels. Walk, jog, run, do what you want. This place is always busy during the weekday early evening hours. All walks of life can be found here. Your lesuirely walker, to your man on a missioner, and everyone in between. Most of the locals here are nice and offer a smile, nod and a «hello».
Parking is tricky. I would rather just warm up by walking here, then cool down walking home. Saves time for looking for a spot.
Keep your furry friends at home. No dogs allowed here.
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Great spot for running! Not overly crowded and parking is easy. Not sure about the parking fees that occur as I have only been here early Saturday mornings.
Small bench section at the track entrance.
No dogs allowed.
come happy, leave sweaty ;)

Since I live only a block from the track, I try to come here at least 3 – 4 times a week. My friends usually run in the morning, but I cannot wake up at the time, so I often go in the afternoon around 6 or 7. The track is really packed around 7, so if you do not want to run into people, I suggest going in the morning. I do not mind running when there are a lot of people around because what is the point of exercising if no one is watching you. (jk)
Besides from running, there are also tennis courts right next to the track. A few years back, it was pretty difficult getting a court. I remembered waiting outside for 30 – 40 minutes for someone to leave. Now, it is pretty dead so there is no problem of getting a court.

I work out at the Cypress College Gym and when I can, I run on the track instead on the treadmill. Why not? This rubberized track is not super busy, always have free parking on Holder, has bathrooms near by the tennis courts, and everyone for the most part knows that runners go on the inside.
The entrance of the track can be found on the corner of the fence on holder or by the tennis court next to the single bleacher. If you do come here, make sure you come here to do some exercise and not be talking on the phone the whole time.

Plenty of parking on the street, even during late weekday afternoons. Bathroom and drinking fountain available near the tennis courts. Track is wide and spacious and is marked with racing lines. Ground is made up of what looks like black concrete but is more of what feels like firm rubber.

PARKING ²⁄₄
If you live far enough that you must drive, know that street parking is extremely limited in the early hours of the morning/​day and again in the evening. Lot parking is available for $ 2 for 24 hours, this is the only option as a non-​student. Students may purchase a semester parking pass for $ 40.
*NOTE-​parking is at capacity during the first week, of each new semester. Some students avoid paying for parking and park near the track, in other words, parking is always an issue. Walk here, isn’t the track the for the purpose of exercise? ;)
TRACK ⁴⁄₅
Even when parking is completely full, the track itself has plenty of room for your walking, running, and jogging needs. The track itself is made of a compound of recycled tires (sign is on the NW fence surrounding the track, at the entrance), this makes the track the best around for shins and joints!
Area ⁴⁄₅
The grass, track, and surroundings could be kept up a bit nicer, a bit cleaner, at a minimum expense.
ALWAYS see your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise routine;)

Fun track to run jog or walk it’s always pretty safe with regulars most of the time. It’s also cool that it’s padded and easy on your knees and feet. There are restrooms near by and if you’re into tennis they have a few courts next door.

Running on a track can get quite boring, but independent of that, the Cypress College Track meets any runner’s basic needs. Recycled tires make up the track, which your knees will thank you for. Four laps make a mile and though it does get repetitive rather quickly, it’s a solid starting point. The surrounding area is grass, and lots of it, which is ideal for warming up, stretching, or miscellaneous strength exercises. In this vicinity, I can’t think of any other track, so this definitely fits the bill and does the job.

I’ve been running on this track for years now, and I would say it has been a great way to relieve my stressfulness and some fats too.
I mostly come here at night so it’s never crowded. It’s not too far from my place that I don’t need to ride coming here– it’s like couple of blocks away, I actually can see the college’s campanile from my house.
The track has 8 lanes and one extra on the side. I mostly choose the first lane. There is a great diversity of people coming here who do jogging, serious running, and walking.
I like that there’s an accessible bathroom near to this track, and it’s well maintained.
Walk, jog, run.