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Bird's Fort Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 671 Google reviews · Running trail in Irving, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bird's Fort Trail 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.
A 58-acre preserve on a historic riverfront site featuring trails, a pavilion & picnic areas.
What runners say about Bird's Fort Trail Park
“This park 🏞️ has the entrance for paddling /canoeing 🛶🚣 breathtaking and clean, lovely open view of the river.”
“Beautiful location, the shooting range sounds terrifying initially every 5-10 seconds but you get used to it eventually.”
This was my first attempt at this park which is very quiet and clean. In my experience it’s famous for bicycling, fishing and walking. Parking lots are not enough. I can see there board with be aware of the snake which it’s true. I saw 3 water snakes so be safe with that & don’t go near water area.
I love this trail park. It is next to a river/creek and there are unpaved, nature paths through the trees. Very relaxing place to go jogging. Theres no playground that I saw.
Bird's Fort Trail Park is so beautiful park with huge space and perfect Venue for picnic and family outing. We have been there for cricket and picnic.. trust me it is great
This is awesome place for running, jogging and walking. You will find lots of trees around the path, clean and long trail..
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful location, the shooting range sounds terrifying initially every 5-10 seconds but you get used to it eventually.”
Plan your run at Bird's Fort Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Websitecityofirving.org
- Phone+1 972-721-2501
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 |
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