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Frank Higinbotham Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 406 Google reviews · Running trail in Lubbock, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Frank Higinbotham 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-friendlyRestroomsWater

Kid-friendly green space featuring a playground, a basketball court and a lake.

What runners say about Frank Higinbotham Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (406 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“hands down, the nicest & most well kept park in lubbock.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“One of the best place for walking, jogging, and meditating.”

A very nice park to walk, run, fish or just hang out. There is a small lake, a new playground, and a basketball court here. There are at least two bathroom buildings in the park and ample parking around the park. Everything is well maintained.

★★★★★ — Adam , Sep 2024

hands down, the nicest & most well kept park in lubbock. i just wish the trail was longer, amazing scenery though! 10/10 recommended running here (:

★★★★★ — Xander , Oct 2021

Nice park! This park has running tracks which is always a plus! Idk why parks wouldn’t have running tracks/paths or sidewalks.

★★★★★ — Jermaine , Jan 2022

One of the best place for walking, jogging, and meditating. Very quiet park. You will enjoy feeding ducks.

★★★★★ — Harsh , Nov 2020

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There are at least two bathroom buildings in the park and ample parking around the park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I see a lot of people walking dogs and playing with them in the park.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Has bathrooms and water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Frank Higinbotham 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.lubbock.tx.us
  • Phone+1 806-775-2687

Hours

Monday 5 am–12 am
Tuesday 5 am–12 am
Wednesday 5 am–12 am
Thursday 5 am–12 am
Friday 5 am–12 am
Saturday 5 am–12 am
Sunday 5 am–12 am

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 Frank Higinbotham Park

19th St & Vicksburg Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401

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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.