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Eastham Thomason Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 703 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntsville, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 0.4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eastham Thomason 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.
Green space with an aquatic center, basketball/volleyball courts & walking/biking trails.
What runners say about Eastham Thomason Park
“Nice park with a playground and it's kept clean by a girl scout troop in the community.”
“During bluebonnet season the park is awash with the beautiful flowers.”
“The best part is there is tons of shade, so even when it's hot outside, you can still play in the shade.”
Park is well maintained with a number of activities suitable for everyone. Jogging trails, balance and jumping, a playground with slides and tubes, or just chill on on the benches. One can also take advantage of the picnic tables. Public restroom and good parking. I often enjoy taking my lunch break here.
My kids love this park. Fairly clean bathrooms and picnic tables close to the playground. There's a dog park close by and I've always seen lots of people walking or jogging so I felt safe with my kids.
Gorgeous greenspace for a short day hike or just a nature walk. Very dog-friendly. A few very photogenic areas with small creeks and gorgeous cedar clearings.
There is a pool, a splash pad, frisbee golf, dog park , play ground, volleyball sand court, walking trail, and a rest room that's not a port a potty.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a pool, a splash pad, frisbee golf, dog park , play ground, volleyball sand court, walking trail, and a rest room that's not a port a potty.”
“The best part is there is tons of shade, so even when it's hot outside, you can still play in the shade.”
“During bluebonnet season the park is awash with the beautiful flowers.”
“Fairly clean bathrooms and picnic tables close to the playground.”
Plan your run at Eastham Thomason Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance0.4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehuntsvilletx.gov
- Phone+1 936-294-5720
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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