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Donald R. Barg Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Mansfield, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Donald R. Barg 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.

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What runners say about Donald R. Barg Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (115 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Enchanting little park with tall trees that provide shade on the walkway.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Overall, giving this park 5 big booms — clean, serene, and just what you need 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻”

Beautiful park with stocked pond for fishing... Lighted fountains...gazebos...great playground...quiet and always nearly kept grounds. Walking sidewalk...4 times around is a mile. Closes at sunset.

★★★★★ — Jean , Apr 2018

A Mansfield oasis 🏝️ Beautiful pond, high-quality jungle gym, paved trails, and landscaping done right. Excellent spot for families or people looking for a quick escape. Atmosphere is friendly, safe, and welcoming.

★★★★★ — John , Aug 2025

Enchanting little park with tall trees that provide shade on the walkway. Surrounded by houses & senior apartment homes. You can fish in the little pond. Plenty of benches to sit on. Great playground for kids. What would make it better: a baby swing & shade cover for playground.

★★★★★ — Dannette , Oct 2017

This is a great park tucked away behind a neighborhood. Great shaded areas with a nice walking trail along side a pond.

★★★★☆ — Jamie , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 115 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Enchanting little park with tall trees that provide shade on the walkway.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Overall, giving this park 5 big booms — clean, serene, and just what you need 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“No bathrooms or porta pot.”

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Plan your run at Donald R. Barg 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemansfieldtexas.gov
  • Phone(817) 728-3680
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5 AM–9 PM
Sunday 5 AM–9 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 Donald R. Barg Park

1435 Whispering Water Ln, Mansfield, TX 76063

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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.