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Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 322 Google reviews · Running trail in Ennis, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lions 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.

PavedShadedLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park with ponds and playgrounds plus walking trails, picnic tables and barbecues.

What runners say about Lions Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (322 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“We saw people fishing, there's clean restroom, and a nice little playground.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Such a beautiful park near ennis tx drove to the drive in and decided to find the nearest park and im very glad I stumbled upon this one!”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“❤️🥹 Very shaded park with picnic area and trails all around also has a shaded playground for the lil ones!”

This is a non venomous water snake, it will not harm you. Great place to cookout and walk.

★★★★★ — Kimberley , Apr 2025

What a beautiful park. So clean. Great walking path . They also have some picnic tables. A little library. Just a really nice place to sit too and relax.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Jan 2022

Such a beautiful park near ennis tx drove to the drive in and decided to find the nearest park and im very glad I stumbled upon this one!❤️🥹 Very shaded park with picnic area and trails all around also has a shaded playground for the lil ones! mother nature will be proud of how clean it was!

★★★★★ — Findvaldoo , Jun 2025

So thankful for this park i often bring my sister who has Alzheimer's to walk here. She enjoys it so much. Thank you lions club of Ennis.

★★★★★ — Rosa , Jul 2021

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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 8 mentions

“Such a beautiful park near ennis tx drove to the drive in and decided to find the nearest park and im very glad I stumbled upon this one!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Nice little park with scenic views but it needs to be dog friendly”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“❤️🥹 Very shaded park with picnic area and trails all around also has a shaded playground for the lil ones!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“We saw people fishing, there's clean restroom, and a nice little playground.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Lions Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteennistx.gov
  • Phone(972) 875-1234
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 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 Lions Park

1200 W Lampasas St, Ennis, TX 75119

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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.