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Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Sherman, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.

Family-friendly area featuring a playground, swings and a basketball court, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Wish it had wider swings, but it was clean and nice, great fun for young kids”

This park still has stray/loose large pit bulls running around. It does have water, but the electric something tore it out of the wall. Also, the walk has wonderful benches to rest your feet from long neighborhood hood walks with a creek view, and an awesome train.

★★★★☆ — Ashley , Apr 2026

It's always nice and clean. I go there quite often, it's a great place for a long walk.

★★★★☆ — Mary , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 62 reviews →

Plan your run at Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.
  • Websiteshermanparks.com
  • Phone+1 903-892-7344
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 4 am–12 pm
Tuesday 4 am–12 pm
Wednesday 4 am–12 pm
Thursday 4 am–12 pm
Friday 4 am–12 pm
Saturday 4 am–12 pm
Sunday 4 am–12 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

1120-1198 N Broughton St, Sherman, TX 75090

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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.