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Allen Road Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Coppell, Texas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Allen Road 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.

Open 24hShadedLit at nightWater

Casual outdoor recreation spot with a playground featuring swings, slides and climbing equipment.

What runners say about Allen Road Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (52 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Nice structures, clean grass and walks, but small parking.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Nice little playground, under a giant shaded tent 👍🏼 there’s not a good way to come into the playground without having to drive pass people’s house.”

Allen Road Park is a 5.5 acre park that is part of the City of Coppell parks and recreation network. It is open daily from sun up to sun down. It features trails, picknick area, playground, pond, fishing and pavilion.

★★★★★ — Razvan , Aug 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 52 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Nice little playground, under a giant shaded tent 👍🏼 there’s not a good way to come into the playground without having to drive pass people’s house.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“Not very well lit at night time”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Right next to a beautiful water fountain in a pond.”

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Plan your run at Allen Road Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitecoppelltx.gov
  • Phone+1 972-462-5100

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Allen Road Park

998 Allen Rd, Coppell, TX 75019

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Running trails near Coppell

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.