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Beard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 553 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Elm, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Beard 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.
Lakefront park with a nature-themed playground, wakeboarding/aquatic park, picnic area & trails.
What runners say about Beard Park
“All three jungle gym areas worked well, clean.”
“This section of the trail is more scenic and less crowded but very sunny.”
“Only downside is the proximity to a wooded area that, while it provides shade, also provides the mosquitos shady protection.”
All three jungle gym areas worked well, clean. Little to no shade, but really really fun place for the kids. This was a great place for an impromptu picnic with the kids. Plenty of places to sit. The trees helped have a wonderful breeze. The walking trail was really nice and relatively clean.
Great place to start Lakeshore Trail hike. Lots of parking and real, unlocked restrooms. This section of the trail is more scenic and less crowded but very sunny. Bring lots of water.
My toddlers favorite playground! Lots of climbing areas, several slides for different ages, spread out Enough to play tag or hide and seek, and walking trails.
Little Elm is a halfway point for us when visiting. We love this park to sit and visit while the kids play. There is a covered pavilion with 4 fairly large picnic tables. There are also hiking/bicycle trails behind the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Only downside is the proximity to a wooded area that, while it provides shade, also provides the mosquitos shady protection.”
“Good parking and a bathroom on site is very convenient.”
“Good parking and a bathroom on site is very convenient.”
“It's so well lit and off a busy street that it's perfect for those still hot summer nights!”
Plan your run at Beard 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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitelittleelm.org
- Phone+1 972-731-3296
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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