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Cannon Parkway Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cannon Parkway 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.

ShadedLit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Venue with a playground & skate park, plus facilities for soccer, tennis, basketball & volleyball.

What runners say about Cannon Parkway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (270 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The slash pad is amazing, playground is well kept, sports areas for the energetic type, and a great skate park for the adrenaline seekers.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The entire splash pad area is now covered with an awning and the picnic area next to it is also fully shaded, that’s where my husband and I sat and watched while the kids played.”

0-3 years: YES 4-6 years: YES 7+: They may get bored Play areas separate: Small park seperate from splash pad Fenced off: NO Toilets: YES Splash pad: YES Sand pit: NO Party shaded: NO.

★★★★☆ — J , Jun 2017

This park is excellent! So fun and accessible! Best yet free and often empty! My kids love ❤️ it so much! There are swings and a cool nature walk.

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Oct 2022

Reviewing mostly for the splash pad, which is awesome! Looking back at previous reviews it’s clear that this park has been recently updated. We came specifically for the splash pad and it did not disappoint! My kids had a blast and my husband and I didn’t have to roast in the TX sun while they played.

★★★★★ — Adventure , Jun 2025

Immaculate park. Very clean. Good park for 2-5 year olds with two toddler swings and two standard swings. Nice short walking loop by the tennis courts and plenty of parking.

★★★★★ — Charles , Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 270 reviews →

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The entire splash pad area is now covered with an awning and the picnic area next to it is also fully shaded, that’s where my husband and I sat and watched while the kids played.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Limited parking spots The splash pad is super fun , both picnic area and splash pad area is covered so you don’t have to worry about the sun.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“Other than that, I've enjoyed spending time at this park which also offers restrooms with water fountains and a large walking trail!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Other than that, I've enjoyed spending time at this park which also offers restrooms with water fountains and a large walking trail!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Cannon Parkway 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteroanoketexas.com
  • Phone(817) 837-9930

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9:30 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 Cannon Parkway Park

750 Cannon Pkwy, Roanoke, TX 76262

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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.