Home › Texas › Waco › City of Waco Brazos Park East
City of Waco Brazos Park East
4.7 ★★★★★ 808 Google reviews · Running trail in Waco, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City of Waco Brazos Park East'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.
Sprawling city park abutting the Brazos River, with scenic views, boat ramps & horseshoe pits.
What runners say about City of Waco Brazos Park East
“Clean restrooms and big gazebos make it a great place to go with your family.”
“Beautiful park to play disc golf, do some fishing at the river or just sit and relax while enjoying nature.”
Wonderful walking/biking trail along the Brazos River. Wide paved path transitions from open space right by the river to winding trail thru the woods. Goes all the way to Cameron Park where you can cross The Brazos and connect to the downtown trail.
This was a wonderful outing with the family in Waco. The park offered many cool things to do such as feeding the ducks which they were thrilled about, the playground area, and walking across the old the foot bridge.
Excellent day for a walk! Nice trails, nice scenery. However, someone’s vehicle was broken into, it was parked away from others. Make sure to park in well lit and visible areas.
Very beautiful part of the river, perfect view of the rocky hills on the other side. Very nice and clean and not crowded
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park to play disc golf, do some fishing at the river or just sit and relax while enjoying nature.”
“Clean restrooms and big gazebos make it a great place to go with your family.”
“Great wheelchair accessible hiking trails.”
Plan your run at City of Waco Brazos Park East
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewaco-texas.com
- Phone(254) 750-5980
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
Running trails near Waco
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Cameron Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,124 reviews
400-acre park featuring 2 rivers, cliffs & playgrounds, plus hiking, biking & festival areas.
Cameron Park Hiking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Jacob's Ladder
4.7 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a popular set of stairs providing a workout and scenic views.
Miss Nellie's Pretty Place
4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Nature preserve with wildflowers, picnic facilities, and a fountain, plus a playground.
Proctor Springs
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
City park offering disc golf, picnicking, hiking, and a gazebo.
Pecan Bottom Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Park with a playground, a splash pad, disc golf, and picnic facilities, plus restrooms.