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Bowman Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,787 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bowman Springs 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.
This 14-acre waterfront park features a paddling trail, a fishing pier & an 8-lane boat ramp.
What runners say about Bowman Springs Park
“Beautiful views and wildlife, very clean, and plenty of lakeside benches and tables.”
“Beautiful views and wildlife, very clean, and plenty of lakeside benches and tables.”
“It's a nice park, lots of shade, and a great view of Arlington lake.”
“Very peaceful with great views especially at sunset.”
Delighted with this place. It is a quiet environment, of peace and nature. Great for a family weekend, barbecues, picnics, photo sessions, boats, walking with your pet and more. I usually go as a family quite often for two years and we have never had any problems.
Great place. I usually go here to meditate and enjoy few moments with myself in peace. The park is nice, the lake is soothing. There are tables to have picnic with family as well as ramp to launch boats and jet skis. Alot of people usually come to take a walk or fish. One of the gems in Arlington.
Paved walking paths, with pet stations. Play structure, picnic areas including one large covered area. Half basketball court. Free Parking for the park. There is a 6.00 Self-Pay for boat ramp access. The Lake Arlington historical sign has recently been updated.
This park is all about the lake. It's a comfy space with picnic tables and seats along the lake. Naturally the ducks love to hang around and get nibbles. Watching and feeding them is a joy by itself. And there's space to just walk around. Overall, it's a good meeting spot.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views and wildlife, very clean, and plenty of lakeside benches and tables.”
“Very peaceful with great views especially at sunset.”
“It's a nice park, lots of shade, and a great view of Arlington lake.”
Plan your run at Bowman Springs 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
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitearlingtontx.gov
- Phone+1 817-459-5474
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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