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Hefner Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 524 Google reviews · Running trail in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hefner 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.
Waterfront park with a baseball field, tennis courts, playground, dog park, golf course & footpath.
What runners say about Hefner Park
“Is a real nice park, the place is heavily used, but looks to be well maintained.”
“This park has beautiful views and today it was 58° and somewhat windy.”
We like coming here for walks, it's a nice experience and alot going on! There's even restaurants near by. My only concern was that the water pumps do not work, I had no way to refill our water bottle for our dog.
There is around a 10 mile lap around Hefner lake to run, ride bikes, and this park is where the your adventure begins. This park is south east of the lake off Grande, east of portland and highway 74. It has the dog park, baseball fields and a basic place to picnic and play area.
9.6 miles to ride your bike all around! Good exercise and was it pretty! Nice trails. Would he nice if the people walking would walk on one side when bikers are on the trail too. Popular place and I can see why. Next time will try for 2 laps.
This park has beautiful views and today it was 58° and somewhat windy. Lots of birds to see, many of which were huddled together like friends, even though they were different kinds of birds. I thought that was pretty cool.😎 Enjoyed walking the well maintained trails.
Trail conditions & character
“Also the dog park is membership exclusive and will be locked to outsiders so just a heads up for those traveling with pets that are not from this area.”
“This park has beautiful views and today it was 58° and somewhat windy.”
Plan your run at Hefner Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteokc.gov
- Phone+1 405-297-3882
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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