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Maxey Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 242 Google reviews · Running trail in Pecos, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Maxey 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Park with picnic areas and a restroom, plus basketball courts, a playground, and a splash pad.

What runners say about Maxey Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (242 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Clean, lots of trees and picnic tables and huge playground.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“Grass, trees, nice tables with shade, fun things for the dogs to play on, water fountains.”

Wonderful park. Well maintained. We were on vacation and needed to let the kiddos stretch theirs legs. So much to do and it has shaded areas. I hope to return here one day.

★★★★★ — Steve , Jun 2025

I've only been to the dog park so that is what this review is for. For a city with no grass I am so happy they have this dog park! Up here for work and it's so nice to be able to take my pup to the park to be in a more familiar environment since we're from Houston.

★★★★★ — Alex , Sep 2020

Maxey's is great. My mini healer loves it there. It's divided into 2 separate fenced areas for big and little dogs. Nice grass, trees, huge rocks, toys, picnic tables, etc. It's always clean. Several times that we've gone no one else was there and my baby had the run of the park.

★★★★★ — Tina , May 2022

It has a great dog park. Two large sections, 1 for big dogs & 1 for small dogs. Plenty of shade and seating. People clean up nicely after their pets. I come almost daily and never have any issues. The people and their dogs are always friendly. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

★★★★★ — Micelle , Dec 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 242 reviews →

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 23 mentions

“It's divided into 2 separate fenced areas for big and little dogs.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“Grass, trees, nice tables with shade, fun things for the dogs to play on, water fountains.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The cons are that there isn't restrooms, which is a big deal.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“Grass, trees, nice tables with shade, fun things for the dogs to play on, water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Maxey 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.
  • Phone+1 432-445-2421

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 Maxey Park

Cothrun St, Pecos, TX 79772

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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.