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Bailey Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 838 Google reviews · Running trail in Burleson, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bailey Lake 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.
Pet-friendly park with a network of hike & bike paths surrounding a fishing lake stocked with trout.
What runners say about Bailey Lake Park
“A cute little lake with a nice trail, plenty of shade, some tables, benches, fishing pier, covered seating area, clean restroom, limited parking, and right off the main road here.”
“Stopped here on a whim with the family on a very beautiful sunny day and so happy we did.”
“This was such a serene place to just take a break and enjoy that life is all about.”
Stopped here on a whim with the family on a very beautiful sunny day and so happy we did. This was such a serene place to just take a break and enjoy that life is all about.
This park was really cool! I enjoyed the trails. There is something adventurous about all the different trail paths to take.
We saw a lot of wildlife here! Beautiful park with fishing, picnic, Frisbee golf, and nice pathways for walking.
Bailey’s Lake Park is such a peaceful and beautiful place to spend time outdoors. The walking trails are clean, the scenery is calming, and it’s a great spot to relax or enjoy nature with friends and family.
Trail conditions & character
“Stopped here on a whim with the family on a very beautiful sunny day and so happy we did.”
“I’ve always loved coming here, but I have to admit I was really sad to see that the prairie dogs are no longer around.”
“This was such a serene place to just take a break and enjoy that life is all about.”
“Very nice walking trails, even a concrete trail around the little lake so you don’t need to worry about mud if it has been raining.”
“A cute little lake with a nice trail, plenty of shade, some tables, benches, fishing pier, covered seating area, clean restroom, limited parking, and right off the main road here.”
Plan your run at Bailey Lake Park
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteburlesontx.com
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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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