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Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 234 Google reviews · Running trail in La Marque, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou 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.
Park with hiking trails, playgrounds, and athletic facilities such as tennis and basketball courts.
What runners say about Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park
“First time in this area in many years I use to go to another part of the park and the nature out there is so peaceful and serene.”
Great spot for kayaking… there is a sink with running water to care for you catch! Pay attention to gate open/close times.
It is a unique park in including Baseball Fields, Playground, Canoeing, Hiking/Nature Trail, Bird Sanctuary w/ Bird Watching, Observation Deck, Public Rental of Pavilion, Tennis/Basketball Court, Large Parking Area, Horseshoe Pit, Shelters with Bar-B-Que Facilities.
Great place for the family. Pavilion and several shaded picnic areas. Fishing dock and a few good fishing holes off the main path. Great for kayak fishing too.
Trail conditions & character
“First time in this area in many years I use to go to another part of the park and the nature out there is so peaceful and serene.”
“The park is usually nice and tidy but the bathrooms are always dark and dirty.”
Plan your run at Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.cityoflamarque.org
- Phone(409) 938-9255
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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