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Dow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 864 Google reviews · Running trail in Deer Park, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Dow 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.
Sprawling park with a pool featuring slides for kids and a playground, plus a tennis court.
What runners say about Dow Park
“Beautiful park with a 1-mile trail, well maintained restrooms, soccer fields, kids playgrounds, calisthenics area, and a big swimming pool.”
“Beautiful park with a 1-mile trail, well maintained restrooms, soccer fields, kids playgrounds, calisthenics area, and a big swimming pool.”
Beautiful place! Walking distance to Deer Park City Hall, A Boys & Girls Club and Local Theater. This park has a grand pavilion display, offering the entire view of grounds equipment. This safeguarded location is fit for any gathering. By the entrance, A Billboard displays the most current schedule of Booked events.
Such a beautiful, spacious, and CLEAN park! A great area for picnics, playtime, jogging, walking, swimming etc. I took my toddler here for the splash pad :) it was a blast! There’s plenty of shade to hide you from this Texas heat
It is always good to walk at Dow Park, but I haven’t been since the tornado. I went in mid June and on my walk I was delighted to find as I rounded a corner a piece of beauty out of the damage of the tornado. Someone carved a remaining tree trunk into a smooth welcoming chair.
My kids loved the park, I didn't know that there was a free splash pad.so I didnt bring swim clothes or an extra change of clothes. Luckily my husband was willing to bring a change of clothes so the boys wouldn't have to ride home wet. They also have a wonderful trail and fitness equipment.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with a 1-mile trail, well maintained restrooms, soccer fields, kids playgrounds, calisthenics area, and a big swimming pool.”
“Beautiful park with a 1-mile trail, well maintained restrooms, soccer fields, kids playgrounds, calisthenics area, and a big swimming pool.”
Plan your run at Dow Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitedeerparktx.gov
- Phone(281) 479-2394
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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