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Gussie Field Watterworth Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmers Branch, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Gussie Field Watterworth 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.

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What runners say about Gussie Field Watterworth Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (770 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Added Picnic area, clean restroom, basket ball courtThis place is awesome!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Lots of picnic area all around the entire park, plenty of play equipment for the little ones, beautiful flowers (incredibly large rose garden) and lounging space for adults.”

🌳 shaded & cool 9 mentions

“There are kids playground, picnic tables, fishing pond, walking/bicycle trail, basketball court, tennis court, restroom, lots of shade, good car parking area.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Rose garden on one side and a beautiful lake with ducks swimming on the other and a couple of trails too for a nice peaceful walk.”

07/15/25: I needed a nice quiet place to decompress and have lunch. I forgot about this place, but I quickly was reminded of the subtle beauty so close to work. It was an ideal shaded place to enjoy. Thank you to the City of Farmers Branch for this jewel of park. Earlier review: A fun shaded area.

★★★★★ — Alex , Jul 2025

A little bit of everything, a nice little trail in a wooded area, a small playground area, nearby rose gardens, a gazebo style covered area with picnic tables and an adjacent creek with fishing permitted. Beautiful area to take photos

★★★★★ — James , Nov 2019

Such an amazing park! They have thought of everything! Swinging benches, a huge playground that s very creative, fountains, ponds, canals, a walk thru rose garden bridges that lead to unique neighborhoods, a picnic pavilion with huge very nice grills, plenty of shade.

★★★★★ — Darlene , Mar 2022

This park is simply superb not just for the slides and swings but for the surroundings as a whole. Rose garden on one side and a beautiful lake with ducks swimming on the other and a couple of trails too for a nice peaceful walk. The kids can have some fun with their bikes and scooters in the trail!

★★★★★ — Ramya , 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 10 mentions

“There are kids playground, picnic tables, fishing pond, walking/bicycle trail, basketball court, tennis court, restroom, lots of shade, good car parking area.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Lots of picnic area all around the entire park, plenty of play equipment for the little ones, beautiful flowers (incredibly large rose garden) and lounging space for adults.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There are kids playground, picnic tables, fishing pond, walking/bicycle trail, basketball court, tennis court, restroom, lots of shade, good car parking area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There are kids playground, picnic tables, fishing pond, walking/bicycle trail, basketball court, tennis court, restroom, lots of shade, good car parking area.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Rose garden on one side and a beautiful lake with ducks swimming on the other and a couple of trails too for a nice peaceful walk.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Kids really had a great time at this park, framed by a great water fountain and lots of egrets.”

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Plan your run at Gussie Field Watterworth 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitefarmersbranchtx.gov
  • Phone+1 972-919-2620
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Gussie Field Watterworth Park

2610 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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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.