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City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Murphy, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
1.6 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from City 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.

Paved1.6 miScenicRestroomsQuiet

Tranquil 30-acre space featuring a pond, a grill and playground equipment.

What runners say about City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (60 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean park with friendly workers ensuring that the park is clean and up to standards Good for a morning run as it's less crowded and you get time to unwind.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“It’s a beautiful place for neighbourhood and people from different area visit the place.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

Clean park with friendly workers ensuring that the park is clean and up to standards Good for a morning run as it's less crowded and you get time to unwind. Also well paved routes to follow in case you're going out for a jog or walking your dog.

★★★★★ — Stacie , Apr 2018

Playground is shaded and there is a nice walking trail around the park

★★★★☆ — K , Oct 2019

It’s a beautiful place for neighbourhood and people from different area visit the place. There are walkways from different directions. So people walk particularly morning and evening time . Children had facilities to play basketball and other games. For kids playing also a place in corner.

★★★★★ — Halim , May 2018

Love this park! My family and I walk there at least twice a week. Kids love the playground, there is ample picnic areas, it even has a couple grills to cook on. One of the many reasons I love where we live!

★★★★★ — Jessica , Mar 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 60 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It’s a beautiful place for neighbourhood and people from different area visit the place.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Also well paved routes to follow in case you're going out for a jog or walking your dog.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at City 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
  • Distance1.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemurphytx.org
  • Phone(972) 468-4365
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 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 City Park

Timbers Nature Preserve, 324 Pine Top Dr, Murphy, TX 75094

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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.