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Dunbar Historical Lake Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Lubbock, Texas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Dunbar Historical Lake 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.

Open 24hQuiet

Peaceful park and trail system around a lake, showcasing ducks and beavers.

What runners say about Dunbar Historical Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (98 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“A serene and ideal location for morning walks, with breathtaking scenery that delights your eyes and brings immense joy.”

A serene and ideal location for morning walks, with breathtaking scenery that delights your eyes and brings immense joy.

★★★★☆ — Pathipati , Aug 2023

Great place for a drive or grab some burgers and eat lunch under a shade free, lake, ducks, over all a very nice place to relax

★★★★★ — Mark , Aug 2019

Perfect lake for a morning or evening fishing trip. Lots of hiking trails. Kayak slips and boat ramps are easily accessible.

★★★★★ — Jesse , Jun 2019

Very beautiful park. Nice place to take a walk and enjoy the outdoors.

★★★★★ — John , Jan 2018

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“A serene and ideal location for morning walks, with breathtaking scenery that delights your eyes and brings immense joy.”

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Plan your run at Dunbar Historical Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteci.lubbock.tx.us
  • Phone+1 806-775-3000

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

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 Dunbar Historical Lake Park

M.L.K. Jr Blvd & Canyon Lake Dr, Lubbock, TX 79403

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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.