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Emmett J. Scott Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Tyler, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Emmett J. Scott 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.
Familiar neighborhood option with tree-shaded areas, a playground, sports fields & picnic tables.
What runners say about Emmett J. Scott Park
“This was a nice park, pretty clean, courts, a playground, a gazebo with picnic tables and multiple picnic tables around the park.”
“Its was very nice and clean,very beautiful I would take my grandkids back there.”
“Lastly, have a large overhead canopy if you want shade or just a cool spot to sit while watching your kiddies play.”
“The park is quiet, safe, has a little walk/run/jog track around the park”
Had fun with the kids not a bad place to go to let the kids run around
Pleasantly surprised at how clean the Park was as a whole. GREAT PLACE to bring children, pets, and even a nice setting for an old time(rs) date in the Park. Not a lot of traffic, which makes noise level almost non-existent. Very clean restrooms. Plenty of playground apparatus for children to enjoy.
This is a great space for events. All supplies are available. There's a park across the street. Pavillion is available for shade and tables. We had a wonderful experience. It was a big hit for all.
Good Lil walk wish they can put how many rounds of walking it is for a mile 🙂🙂😂😂 it was good tho restrooms have no water 🌊🌊 in sinks
Trail conditions & character
“Lastly, have a large overhead canopy if you want shade or just a cool spot to sit while watching your kiddies play.”
“Good Lil walk wish they can put how many rounds of walking it is for a mile 🙂🙂😂😂 it was good tho restrooms have no water 🌊🌊 in sinks”
“Most importantly, visibility is such that you have a clear view of entire Park, so that you do not have to hover over children, while they play.”
“The park is quiet, safe, has a little walk/run/jog track around the park”
Plan your run at Emmett J. Scott Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityoftyler.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
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