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Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Granbury, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial 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.
Relaxing green space featuring a playground and multiple memorials, including a firefighter monument.
What runners say about Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial Park
“As a veteran, this was a beautiful park to take my children to and have a conversation about what it meant to me that a place like this exists.”
“It's always clean, peaceful, and the children get to play while I enjoy life!”
A beautiful trail - we walked our husky here for an hour, and he absolutely loved every second🫶 This was him post-walk 😅😂
My wife and I walked a trail starting at City Hall and lead to this very special and cool little park. I have been to park memorials before but this is one of the finest we have been to. The city can hold it's head proudly on this one. It was not just a firefighters memorial but one for the police and military as well.
Nice memorial. On a nice walking trail. I'm conflicted on the lack of a proper restroom, considering its proximity to the children's playground, but I guess a chemical toilet is better than nothing, it's by the street entrance. Oh, the running water restroom might be open.
A very pleasant hiking and biking trail with local points of interest of long-ago Granbury industry. There is a new contemplation are dedicated to the various military and First Responders from Hood County. There are areas to do anaerobic exercises to complement the hike you're on. Beautiful fountains and foliage.
Trail conditions & character
“As a veteran, this was a beautiful park to take my children to and have a conversation about what it meant to me that a place like this exists.”
“I do wish there was a restroom nearby, but the playground is wonderful for young kids.”
“It's always clean, peaceful, and the children get to play while I enjoy life!”
“I was not expecting it to be as nice as it is, you definitely won't be let down here and they had water fountains you can walk through to help cool off.”
Plan your run at Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial 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
- Websitegranbury.org
- Phone(817) 573-7030
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 |
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