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Les Zeiger Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 427 Google reviews · Running trail in DeSoto, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Les Zeiger 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Laid-back park featuring basketball courts, baseball fields and a jogging trail.

What runners say about Les Zeiger Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (427 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Community friendly, large well kept field for activities as well as the baseball fields.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Since it's hot after 9am you need to go early in the morning are late evening because it not that much shade and trees when you do that stretch long walk.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 5 mentions

“As the owner of Pampered Pooch Events, I host dog-friendly events all over the metroplex—and I was surprised to find there isn’t a real dog park within a 10-mile radius.”

Great area, to play with children, clean restrooms, a good place to just walk around. We had a great time at the pop up shop. The live entertainment was good and we danced. Good time all around!

★★★★★ — Sharon , May 2025

Great park, it's huge, spacious, updated, clean and fun, very inviting. Has various sections such as a walking/ running trail (huggeeee), Sports areas like Baseball & Basketball, a Fitness area, a Playground for kids, spacious sitting areas, amazing scenic views and nice pavilions to eat and bbq.

★★★★★ — Rakera , Jul 2023

I love this park for its paved trail. Friendly neighbors walk or run the trail which the outer loop is about .8 miles. There is a playground area, workout station, and ample green space to set up a volleyball net or get in a game of flag football.

★★★★★ — Michael , Mar 2026

Plenty of space to do anything you want (legal), love the little equipment area as well as the walking trail, everything is open & spacious. Will post pics next time I go, kids had a blast. 1st time visiting will definitely return

★★★★★ — Jikuyema , Sep 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 16 mentions

“If you walk 🚶‍♂️ your dog 🐕 please put a leach on him and be respectful🤷‍♀️ of others some don't.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Great area, to play with children, clean restrooms, a good place to just walk around.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Since it's hot after 9am you need to go early in the morning are late evening because it not that much shade and trees when you do that stretch long walk.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

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Plan your run at Les Zeiger 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.desoto.tx.us
  • Phone+1 972-230-9650

Hours

Monday 5 am–12 am
Tuesday 5 am–12 am
Wednesday 5 am–12 am
Thursday 5 am–12 am
Friday 5 am–12 am
Saturday 5 am–12 am
Sunday 5 am–12 am

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 Les Zeiger Park

405 Eagle Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115

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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.