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Cottonwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,532 Google reviews · Running trail in Richardson, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cottonwood 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.
City park features playground, picnic area, swimming pools, tennis & volleyball courts & trails.
What runners say about Cottonwood Park
“Family friendly, Clean, animal friendly has a "Fenced kids playground" walking trails, tennis courts, basketball court, pool, public restrooms and a volleyball court.”
“A very nice community park with a beautiful waterbody and a walking trail surrounded by it.”
“There are restrooms, basketball court, sand volleyball, pool, little lake, benches to have a picnic, trees give a nice shade to the playground.”
“Family friendly, Clean, animal friendly has a "Fenced kids playground" walking trails, tennis courts, basketball court, pool, public restrooms and a volleyball court.”
Love this playground. This park is so much fun!! Lots of things to climb, Slide, spin. There are 2 roller slides, double swings. It's colorful and has neat light art all over. There's a merry go round and a sea saw. There are bathrooms and the whole playground has a fence with a gate around it.
This city park has playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue grill, swimming pools, tennis & volleyball courts & trails. It is very pretty. Dogs and Kids friendly park. Lots of ducks and geese might be spotted. Lovely to see the sunset here. They have a bridge to walk as well. Overall, totally recommended!!
This Park is a 10! Family friendly, Clean, animal friendly has a "Fenced kids playground" walking trails, tennis courts, basketball court, pool, public restrooms and a volleyball court.! What a beauty!
We were invited to The Cottonwood Art Festival and it was my First time. I really enjoyed it all. Beautiful and Amazing Art, Delicious Food, Good beer and great music. I can't wait for the next one. It is easier if you park in the shopping center parking lot and just walk to Cottonwood Park.
Trail conditions & character
“Family friendly, Clean, animal friendly has a "Fenced kids playground" walking trails, tennis courts, basketball court, pool, public restrooms and a volleyball court.”
“A very nice community park with a beautiful waterbody and a walking trail surrounded by it.”
“There are restrooms, basketball court, sand volleyball, pool, little lake, benches to have a picnic, trees give a nice shade to the playground.”
“It is easier if you park in the shopping center parking lot and just walk to Cottonwood Park.”
“Two bathroom stations with large changing table and water fountains nearby.”
Plan your run at Cottonwood 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecor.net
- Phone+1 972-644-7156
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
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