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Lions Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 894 Google reviews · Running trail in Temple, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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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.

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100-acre park featuring playgrounds, a pond, picnic facilities, softball fields, a dog park & more.

What runners say about Lions Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (894 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The playground for the younger crowds is clean, well maintained and SHADED!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Beautiful park with walking paths, dog park, multiple playgrounds, baseball diamonds and even horseshoe pits.”

🌳 shaded & cool 8 mentions

“This was a pleasant little experience, I had no idea the park was there it has a dog part plenty of parking and nice shaded areas”

I walk to this park from my home. There are some challenging hills which I enjoy. There are always people here playing disc golf and jogging, and the playgrounds are vast and covered for the little ones. There are horseshoe pits and 2 doggie play areas. A great place for family get-togethers.

★★★★☆ — Carrie , Jul 2022

Always enjoyable to go here. Multiple activities are here. Even if it's just watching the beautiful sunsets. Go there and enjoy, take the whole family. It's fun. 5 stars is the rating that I give. Today was a special day that I stumbled onto. The Central Texas Long Board Club was here practicing today.

★★★★★ — Paul , Mar 2025

Beautiful park with walking paths, dog park, multiple playgrounds, baseball diamonds and even horseshoe pits.

★★★★★ — Taylor , Jun 2020

Very large beautiful park. It has 3 playgrounds, 3 different trails, baseball fields, soccer field, and dog park.

★★★★★ — Mit , Apr 2019

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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 19 mentions

“This was a pleasant little experience, I had no idea the park was there it has a dog part plenty of parking and nice shaded areas”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 8 mentions

“This was a pleasant little experience, I had no idea the park was there it has a dog part plenty of parking and nice shaded areas”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful park with walking paths, dog park, multiple playgrounds, baseball diamonds and even horseshoe pits.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“What a treat to watch these people skate boarding down the steep hill.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The bathrooms are stocked properly and are extremy clean.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Also for MooCow our pup, across the street is a dog park with water fountains.”

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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
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetempleparks.com
  • Phone+1 254-298-5690
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 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

4320 Lions Park Dr, Temple, TX 76502

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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.