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Burroughs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,008 Google reviews · Running trail in Tomball, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Burroughs 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.
Expansive, 320-acre park showcasing trails, lake fishing, many playgrounds, sports fields & more.
What runners say about Burroughs Park
“The bathrooms were clean and there were enough parking spots available with four soccer and a baseball game going on.”
“The walking and biking trails offer beautiful views, making it a perfect spot for a nice stroll or a ride, fishing, picnic tables, they also have a dog park, too.”
A beautiful location. It’s a nice breath of fresh air. Clean, safe and comfortable. There are heaps of benches and a very nice pond for walking around. I’ve not fully explored all the trails yet, but look forward to doing so. The soccer pitches are nice, plentiful and the grass is flat.
One of my favorite parks in the area. They have a huge dog park with both large and small dog sections as well as a dog wash station. The park has various walking and biking trails, fishing ponds, 3 separate playgrounds, a pavilion and picnic areas. Additionally, there is a fabulous sports complex.
I love Burroughs Park! It has great playgrounds for all ages, so kids can have fun no matter how old they are. The walking and biking trails offer beautiful views, making it a perfect spot for a nice stroll or a ride, fishing, picnic tables, they also have a dog park, too.
This park is bigger than I first thought. The GPS directions drop you off in the ball field parking lot, but if you keep going down the road you will get to the playgrounds, overlook, ponds, ducks, and tree canopy hiking trails.
Trail conditions & character
“The walking and biking trails offer beautiful views, making it a perfect spot for a nice stroll or a ride, fishing, picnic tables, they also have a dog park, too.”
“The walking and biking trails offer beautiful views, making it a perfect spot for a nice stroll or a ride, fishing, picnic tables, they also have a dog park, too.”
“The bathrooms were clean and there were enough parking spots available with four soccer and a baseball game going on.”
“The bathrooms were clean and there were enough parking spots available with four soccer and a baseball game going on.”
Plan your run at Burroughs 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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 — 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.
- Websitevisithoustontexas.com
- Phone(281) 353-8100
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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