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Dr. William Long City/School Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 227 Google reviews · Running trail in Pharr, Texas · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Dr. William Long City/School 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.
Public park with a playground, picnic areas, athletic facilities, and a splash pad.
What runners say about Dr. William Long City/School Park
“It's clean & everything isn't broken like other parks so it's easy to let my toddler run around.”
Great Park has open fields to play soccer, tag, whatever the kids want to play, has a great track so you can go run around the entire place. Great playgrounds for the children, water fountains, multiple restrooms, barbecue pits, and overhead covering.
I really enjoy this park. It's clean & everything isn't broken like other parks so it's easy to let my toddler run around.
My kid loves this park. Has a paved trail for walking, running, or riding. 2 playgrounds & 2 large covered seating areas along with a few small areas as well. It's completely fenced in. We even had our sons 3rd birthday party here.
Trail conditions & character
“Great playgrounds for the children, water fountains, multiple restrooms, barbecue pits, and overhead covering.”
“Great playgrounds for the children, water fountains, multiple restrooms, barbecue pits, and overhead covering.”
Plan your run at Dr. William Long City/School Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepharr-tx.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 5–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5–11 pm |
| Friday | 5–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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