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Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater

4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Texarkana, Arkansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater'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-friendlyWaterQuiet

Park featuring a large space for kids and an area with obstacles for dogs.

What runners say about Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (71 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Clean and safe for my dog to run around at the dog park”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“I could go there to find serene peacefulness and fitness when I needed to.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“It's good to bring your kids to and walk the dog”

Jefferson park has a very kid friendly environment. Plenty of room for the little one to run and play. Located next to AHS.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 71 reviews →

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 20 mentions

“However, I would suggest not leaving water bowls out, as having multiple dogs drinking from a communal bowl isn't the healthiest option.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“I could go there to find serene peacefulness and fitness when I needed to.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“It might be better to install an inexpensive water fountain, which would help reduce the mosquito population in the area!”

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Plan your run at Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater

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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetexarkanaparks.recdesk.com
  • Phone(870) 779-4964

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 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 Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater

1600-1632 E 12th St, Texarkana, AR 71854

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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.