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McGratton Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 149 Google reviews · Running trail in Weatherford, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
6 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McGratton 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.

Mixed6 miShadedLit at nightRestroomsWater

Family-friendly park featuring a basketball court-like space, a playground and a skate park.

What runners say about McGratton Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (149 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“I like that there's shade, and that there are places for the weary older folks to rest.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Love this park as everything for all ages except bathroom.”

Nice, smooth surface to skateboard on (one of the previous "ramps" is no longer there, presume it was stolen). Lot's of oak trees providing shade, several benches and picnic tables available. Nice walking track and basketball court (2) area. Small playground area for younger kiddos (5-12) with a wood mulch base.

★★★★☆ — Clint , Aug 2020

I enjoyed the visit to this park with my daughter and granddaughter. I like that there's shade, and that there are places for the weary older folks to rest.

★★★★★ — Fern , Jun 2019

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“I like that there's shade, and that there are places for the weary older folks to rest.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The bathrooms aren't nasty like a lot of the other parks, which is a definite plus.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Nice, smooth surface to skateboard on (one of the previous "ramps" is no longer there, presume it was stolen).”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚰 Water fountains

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at McGratton Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteweatherfordtx.gov
  • Phone+1 817-598-4124

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 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 McGratton Park

645 N Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086

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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.