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Brushy Creek Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,826 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Park, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Brushy Creek 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.

PavedLoopShadedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park set around a 38-acre lake with trails, a playground, fishing pier & wildlife viewing area.

What runners say about Brushy Creek Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3,826 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The well-maintained paved walking paths loop nicely around the park, offering beautiful lake views with ducks, geese, and benches to enjoy the serene scenery.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My wife and I met my mother-in-law for a leisurely walk at Brushy Creek Lake Park a couple of weeks ago, and it turned out to be such a peaceful and beautiful experience.”

🌳 shaded & cool 7 mentions

“Nice big park with a big lake, there is a lack of shade in the summer, wish it had bigger taller trees along the trails, but overall it is a nice park.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My wife and I met my mother-in-law for a leisurely walk at Brushy Creek Lake Park a couple of weeks ago, and it turned out to be such a peaceful and beautiful experience.”

I didn't know that I lived for years just few miles from this beautiful place! Nature here is amazing all around this lake..which is large as 38 acres..in a 90-acre park. Very quiet and nice for a variety of activities..

★★★★★ — Austin , Jul 2023

Brushy Creek Park is such a beautiful oasis in Cedar Park for families and people of all ages and also your beloved pet dogs. This park offers something for everyone. The open grassy fields and the wild flowers during spring are great to breathe and enjoy the outdoors.

★★★★★ — Archana , Jun 2025

Beautiful park right on the lake! The new splash pad is clean and nicely built, and we love that there's a locked gate around the whole area so little ones can't get out themselves! There are a few picnic tables in the shade by the splash pad, and a nice turf area to put down blankets and towels.

★★★★☆ — Taylor , Jul 2025

First time here and loved nature bike 🚲 trails, dusty dirt bike loop along the lake, This is a very nice park with good playgrounds , splash 💦 pad, you can rent kayaks, peddle boat 🚤. Easy parking and shady playground. Definitely you want to come back in early April when Bluebonnets are in full bloom.

★★★★★ — Kristina , May 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 17 mentions

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My wife and I met my mother-in-law for a leisurely walk at Brushy Creek Lake Park a couple of weeks ago, and it turned out to be such a peaceful and beautiful experience.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“Another plus side is that the park has ample parking space and we haven’t had a problem looking for a parking spot even in heavily crowded weekends during summer.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My wife and I met my mother-in-law for a leisurely walk at Brushy Creek Lake Park a couple of weeks ago, and it turned out to be such a peaceful and beautiful experience.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“Nice big park with a big lake, there is a lack of shade in the summer, wish it had bigger taller trees along the trails, but overall it is a nice park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“They also have a bathroom which is nice, always been relatively clean when I've been.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“The well-maintained paved walking paths loop nicely around the park, offering beautiful lake views with ducks, geese, and benches to enjoy the serene scenery.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“There are some water fountains and some areas for picnic.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“The well-maintained paved walking paths loop nicely around the park, offering beautiful lake views with ducks, geese, and benches to enjoy the serene scenery.”

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Plan your run at Brushy Creek 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecedarparktexas.gov
  • Phone+1 512-401-5500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–10 pm
Friday 5:30 am–10 pm
Saturday 5:30 am–10 pm
Sunday 5:30 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Brushy Creek Lake Park

3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.