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La Vista Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 549 Google reviews · Running trail in McAllen, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from La Vista 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.
Green space with a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ pits, plus a volleyball court & jogging trails.
What runners say about La Vista Park
“Good amount of shade with nice trees, next to bike and jogging trail, BBQ pits, play area for kids, in a calm neighborhood, well-maintained.”
This park is really clean and pretty looking, i like simple trail for walking and seeing some green in your life.
Good Job McAllen Parks! This is a fantastic park! There are a total of 15 BBQ/Picnic spots 14 of which have a roof over the aluminum picnic tables, a BBQ pit right next to the patio area and a garbage can near by for easy clean up.
This playground is in good condition. Kids can have a great moment there! A lot of space to run!
On vacation with 2 dogs and this park is what we needed. Enjoyed the clean walking/jogging pathway. It's marked so you know how long you walked. Dog friendly, doggie bags provided. Clean and unique places to stop and rest. Off the path is park with many picnic shelters. Clean, I enjoyed my morning walks with my dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“It's difficult to walk your dog there without stopping every few minutes to remove them from his paws.”
“There are fitness stations throughout the walking path and restrooms.”
“Plenty of parking between the 2 parking lots and more parking along the street.”
Plan your run at La Vista 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemcallenparks.net
- Phone+1 956-681-3333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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