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McCord Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 274 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Elm, Texas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from McCord 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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park with a disc golf course, trails, picnic tables, a playground, and a splash pad.

What runners say about McCord Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (274 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Very well kept and kept the grandkids interested.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“As an added bonus, you'll find access to the light gravel lake path if interested in a longer and more scenic route.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“This is an awesome park with a great shaded path that weaves through an 18 hole frisbee golf course, jungle gym, slides, splash pad, 2 dog parks, and open grassy areas.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

Nice playground for kids. The trail is also flat and easy for them. I visited around 5pm and there was plenty of shade from the surrounding trees.

★★★★★ — Hakjoon , Oct 2022

Splashpad - You will get wet so be prepared! Dog parks, nature trail, bird watching, and play area for ages 5-12. It's super cool!

★★★★★ — Irene , Sep 2020

We came as a family to see where the paths led to. This is an awesome park with a great shaded path that weaves through an 18 hole frisbee golf course, jungle gym, slides, splash pad, 2 dog parks, and open grassy areas. Well maintained and spacious. Great place for everyone!

★★★★★ — Joseph , Jun 2020

Reasonably maintained park with nice matured trees with lot of shaded areas.

★★★★★ — Sreenivasa , May 2021

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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 7 mentions

“This is an awesome park with a great shaded path that weaves through an 18 hole frisbee golf course, jungle gym, slides, splash pad, 2 dog parks, and open grassy areas.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Conveniently located just off of highway 423, there is easy access to plenty of free parking, as well.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“This is an awesome park with a great shaded path that weaves through an 18 hole frisbee golf course, jungle gym, slides, splash pad, 2 dog parks, and open grassy areas.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“There are a lot of good features, the kid's playground area is pretty unique, disk golf, paved bike, and jogging trail.”

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Plan your run at McCord Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelittleelm.org
  • Phone+1 972-731-3296

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 McCord Park

1900 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068

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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.