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Akin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Longview, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Akin 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.
Cozy neighborhood scene with children's play areas, covered tables & tree-shaded spots.
What runners say about Akin Park
“The part is always clean other than the kids drawing on the grown its cute though nice little touch to brighten things up.”
“I go here because it's always a quiet not crowded tennis ccourt”
The part is always clean other than the kids drawing on the grown its cute though nice little touch to brighten things up. There is a walking trail if you want to walk and it is pretty long so that's nice too.
Nice little park for younger children. Two small slides and two infant/toddler swings and a side walk around the playground that would be just right for little bikes and such.
Enjoyable small park, well maintained. Walking trail nearby is nice. There's even a small box that gives you access to take a book and leave a book for all to enjoy.
Clean. Safe. Great place to get some exercise. Great place to walk with your pets and know you are safe and plenty of room on the walkway.
Trail conditions & character
“I go here because it's always a quiet not crowded tennis ccourt”
“Double tennis court, picnic pavilion, wheelchair ramp, good parking, lots of trees”
“Feel it needs a restroom and possibly better water fountains.”
“A really good and clean park, but we need the tennis court lights fixed.”
“Feel it needs a restroom and possibly better water fountains.”
“Double tennis court, picnic pavilion, wheelchair ramp, good parking, lots of trees”
Plan your run at Akin 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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