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Arcadia Trail Park South

4.8 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Worth, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Arcadia Trail Park South'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.

PavedDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Large park popular for walking, running and biking trails.

What runners say about Arcadia Trail Park South

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (95 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Arcadia Trail Park is gra for runner, walkers, soccer, basketball players, tennis 🎾 players, Frisby Players or just bring the kids to play. The Trail extension is vast, practice safety habits! I enjoy walking and as a result lost over 50 lbs walking my first 2 years. Now Grammy's target is 4miles a day! Y

★★★★★ — Yvonne , May 2023

The southernmost trail entrance of Arcadia Trail Park is located caddy-corner to my residence. This multipurpose trail is suitable for walking, bicycling, running, jogging or taking a leisurely stroll with children or pets, especially dogs. Much of the trail winds alongside a creek.

★★★★★ — S. , Nov 2019

My family loves coming to this park. There are plenty of green spaces, and miles of trails to explore.

★★★★★ — Headshot , Jul 2025

Great place to go by yourself or with the family,kids, for playing and walking, beautiful scenery and calming place.Great playground too, except they need to install more benches .

★★★★★ — Jaqui , Nov 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“This multipurpose trail is suitable for walking, bicycling, running, jogging or taking a leisurely stroll with children or pets, especially dogs.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Good long paved trails that are often near or through woods.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Arcadia Trail Park South

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitepid6.org
  • Phone(817) 392-5700

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

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 Arcadia Trail Park South

4950 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137

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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.