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Hillcrest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 753 Google reviews · Running trail in Clovis, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hillcrest 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.
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and aquatic center, plus a dog park, splash pad, and zoo.
What runners say about Hillcrest Park
“Even a beautiful duck/goose pond There is not a thing missing from this park everything you would expect to find including a good cooking area is here!”
“Very nicely shaded, easy route with plenty of seating/benches around the park.”
Wow! This is zoo is great! Lots of animals and fun exhibits. Thank you to all the people who have contributed to keep this zoo up and running. Can't wait to visit again next time we are in town.
The park itself is of fair quality. The new gravel track/path that was put in a few years ago is a major appeal, especially for those who like a place to run or walk with friends. A good place to hang out with others on a lazy afternoon.
Fun and cute little zoo. I didn't have very high expectations but I enjoyed going! Really hope everyone gets to see the bear statue with horrifyingly human eyes. Very nicely shaded, easy route with plenty of seating/benches around the park.
Beautiful park has a dog park a bathroom soccer a zoo next door a playground! Also found this little pond tucked in the back with a hiking trail lots of ducks nice place to sit and enjoy the weather!
Trail conditions & character
“Very nicely shaded, easy route with plenty of seating/benches around the park.”
“Beautiful park has a dog park a bathroom soccer a zoo next door a playground!”
“There are kids playgrounds, as well as a dog park, a zoo, large track to walk, tennis and basketball courts as well as a soccer field and baseball fields!”
Plan your run at Hillcrest 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofclovis.org
- Phone+1 575-769-7870
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–10 pm |
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