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Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Granbury, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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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.

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Relaxing green space featuring a playground and multiple memorials, including a firefighter monument.

What runners say about Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (180 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“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.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“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 😅😂

★★★★★ — Theo , Aug 2024

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.

★★★★★ — Petie , Sep 2018

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.

★★★★★ — Eric , Sep 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Lacelle , May 2018

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“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.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“I do wish there was a restroom nearby, but the playground is wonderful for young kids.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's always clean, peaceful, and the children get to play while I enjoy life!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“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.”

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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

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 Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial Park

561 N Travis St, Granbury, TX 76048

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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.