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Archer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 607 Google reviews · Running trail in McAllen, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Archer 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.
2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held.
What runners say about Archer Park
“Cool park to hang out we eat in the grass and it's was really clean also the restrooms!”
A historical site in McAllen, pretty much at the center of downtown. Unfortunately often occupied by people that have been displaced. You can go for a walk and check the surrounding historic buildings in the area.
Beautiful small park to walk around and forget the stress of every day life highly recommend.
Had a wonderful time, a nice trail walk, a great place for a picnic with the family, dog friendly real outgoing
Trail conditions & character
“Cool park to hang out we eat in the grass and it's was really clean also the restrooms!”
Plan your run at Archer 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemcallenparks.net
- Phone+1 956-681-3333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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