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Cross Timbers Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 255 Google reviews · Running trail in North Richland Hills, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
2 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cross Timbers 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.

Paved2 miLoopShadedLit at nightScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

City park with picnic tables and a playground, plus ball fields, trails, and a public restroom.

What runners say about Cross Timbers Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (255 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Nice, clean park to feel an illusion that you are in the wilderness for a little bit if you hit the trails behind the baseball fields.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“This is a gorgeous, family-friendly park that's perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The walking trails are a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and shaded by plenty of trees, making them perfect for a stroll even on warmer days.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The walking trails are a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and shaded by plenty of trees, making them perfect for a stroll even on warmer days.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Great for all levels of play and the layout is wonderful, can pay all 9 holes pretty quickly.”

Nice trails. 2 miles paved around outside. Lots of dirt paths in the forest. Needs more benches and only one set of restrooms about 1 mile back are open.

★★★★☆ — Kenneth , Mar 2021

Biker here. Love the hills. The one near the adventure park is a workout. Lots of shade and there are rabbits running through the woods. The trail itself is between 1.5 to 2 miles if you ride the entire loop.

★★★★★ — Zach , Mar 2018

This is a gorgeous, family-friendly park that's perfect for a relaxing day outdoors. It features two well-kept baseball fields and a beautiful playground that kids will love. The walking trails are a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and shaded by plenty of trees, making them perfect for a stroll even on warmer days.

★★★★★ — Gyasi , Jun 2025

Amazing Park especially for the kids, we bike to the park and beyond on the inner city bike trails that connect the surrounding neighborhoods all the way to Southlake! One point of caution, Coyotes,and Lions, we’ve seen them all in the area, mostly going after the hogs that follow the creek system.

★★★★★ — Edward , Mar 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“This is a gorgeous, family-friendly park that's perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“There’s a 2 mile concrete trail that circles around this park and part of Adventure World Park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The park is very clean, including the bathrooms, which are well-maintained—a big plus for families and visitors spending extended time here.”

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🔁 Loop trail 4 mentions

“With paved and dirt paths winding just right, A 2-mile loop a walker’s delight.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“The walking trails are a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and shaded by plenty of trees, making them perfect for a stroll even on warmer days.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The walking trails are a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and shaded by plenty of trees, making them perfect for a stroll even on warmer days.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Cross Timbers 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
  • Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
  • 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
  • Websitenrhtx.com
  • Phone+1 817-427-6620

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 Cross Timbers Park

7680 Douglas Ln, North Richland Hills, TX 76182

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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.