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Exall Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 708 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Exall 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.

Dog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Outdoor playground & sports fields, walking trails, picnic grills & an indoor recreation center.

What runners say about Exall Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (708 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“This area has plenty of shade and it is well maintained.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The place is very peaceful and serene.”

Exall Park is a nice small park to enjoy a stroll or a jog. The field in the center allows for group sports and there is a basketball court near the community center. The children's playground keeps your little ones busy.

★★★★☆ — Michael , May 2018

Charming park in the city. I come here almost nightly for an evening walk / run around the path. This area has plenty of shade and it is well maintained. The lap is exactly .5 miles which makes for easy tracking. There are always people playing games and exercising in the green space.

★★★★★ — Ethan , Aug 2025

I like this park. Has a family atmosphere, has a big playground, a long distance running path so you can go out for a run or enjoy a walk with your dog, or sit and just watch the lovely view full of green, trees and people.

★★★★★ — Dea , Mar 2018

Took my great nephew to the park while waiting on his parents in Baylor ER. This is a very nice park. Great for walking and exercising. The baby had a ball on the swings, slides and chasing the squirrels.

★★★★★ — Marilyn , Jan 2026

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Head a great time and even saw Park Ave rec changing dog bags and maintaining the park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The place is very peaceful and serene.”

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Plan your run at Exall 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitedallasparks.org
  • Phone(214) 670-4100
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 PM

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 Exall Park

1355 Adair St, Dallas, TX 75204

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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.