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Dot Thomas Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Hill, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dot Thomas 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.
Relaxed, family-oriented green space featuring walking trails, playgrounds, baseball fields and picnic tables.
What runners say about Dot Thomas Park
“the sports fields and the hiking trails are very well kept and its a pleasure to use.”
I didn't go to the park, not yet but the wife and I went walking around that neighborhood. And we had a really great walk!! Love the peace and quiet, also nice polite people that's walking by or fishing!!!
It is a nice local park with a small playground for the kids. The city keeps it in good shape. It also has a small walking path. Sometimes I drop by to watch softball. The walking path can also accommodate bicycles.
The city of Cedar Hill has done a very nice job with the this park. the sports fields and the hiking trails are very well kept and its a pleasure to use.
The walking path is great and relaxing. The swings are awesome. There are clean restroom too.
Trail conditions & character
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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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecedarhilltx.com
- Phone(972) 291-5130
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
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