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Crawford Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,596 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Crawford Memorial 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.

Paved

Large metropolitan park includes gardens, paved trails, a playground & athletic fields & courts.

What runners say about Crawford Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,596 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very nice place always clean an has things to do for all age kids.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great 2 mile trail for walking or jogging 👟.”

Great, wide open trails to walk. Plenty of trees. Haven't been able to use the sports fields yet though.

★★★★☆ — Christopher , Sep 2023

I have been going to this park on and off for many years. Great 2 mile trail for walking or jogging 👟.

★★★★★ — Steve , Sep 2023

I recently visited Crawford Memorial Park and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. The park is beautifully maintained, with lush green lawns, clean walking trails, and plenty of shaded areas perfect for a picnic or just relaxing with a book, There’s something for everyone, playgrounds for kids, quiet spots for…

★★★★★ — Yuliana , May 2025

Great park. Parents and kids enjoy the park, the trail is smooth, not weathered down, and there's one or two hills. The trail and all also clseemed clean to me. A few large open areas too.

★★★★★ — Ky'Re , Aug 2021

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Great park with a fully paved trail that’s about 2 miles.”

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Plan your run at Crawford Memorial 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
  • 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.
  • Websitedallasparks.org
  • Phone(214) 670-4100
  • 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 Crawford Memorial Park

8700 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

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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.