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Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 268 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve'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.
Tranquil city park on more than 20 acres featuring wooded nature trails & dog-friendly areas.
What runners say about Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve
“Beautiful little walking park in the city, its very quiet once your in the park”
“It doesn't feel like you're in the city, the whole trail is shaded with trees and it contains a surprising number of trails to explore.”
“Beautiful little walking park in the city, its very quiet once your in the park”
I enjoy visiting this park. Good place for a hike or run under the shade, since there are many trees. If you want a bigger, paved Loop, there's one going around the park. There's a small baseball field where some young teams play at times. Plenty of Street parking around the park.
A lovely little park nestled inside a neighborhood. Lots of quiet nature trails and a place to escape all the noise. Its not huge so it won't take long to explore all of it but if you are in the area and want to spend a little quiet time walking through nature you can't beat it.
Such a cute park! It doesn't feel like you're in the city, the whole trail is shaded with trees and it contains a surprising number of trails to explore. We always see so many different types of birds and other animals. Worth checking out!
Great little trails in a booming area. Can't wait to get back in a couple of months. I wish the housing developers kept more of this natural habit instead of building water slides and tennis courts.
Trail conditions & character
“Love the park, but today, there were several irresponsible pet owners who would not bother to leash their pets (as others have mentioned).”
“It doesn't feel like you're in the city, the whole trail is shaded with trees and it contains a surprising number of trails to explore.”
“Beautiful little walking park in the city, its very quiet once your in the park”
“If you want a bigger, paved Loop, there's one going around the park.”
Plan your run at Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewest11thstreetpark.org
- Phone+1 713-633-1618
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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