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McKamy Spring Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Richardson, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McKamy Spring 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.

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What runners say about McKamy Spring Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Love shade it beautiful park to run around more landscaping with good playground and parking.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“McKamy Springs is a great spot to bring the family, enjoy some shade or visit a piece of history.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Not crowded my only complaint was the creek was not maintained kind of dirty and gross.”

This is a peaceful little park with a nice walking path. It is off the beaten path, in the middle of an apartment complex. In the center is a historic spring feeding the creek at the back. It has some beautiful old trees and picturesque landscaping. There is a colorful playground for kids.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , Sep 2023

Plenty of shade. Nice little stream from spring. Historical marker on Texas history.

★★★★☆ — Need , Jun 2017

It's a really nice park. It's a good place to take a casual walk. The majority of the park is shaded. There is a walking trail around the park that's worth taking a walk around. The greenery at the park is really pretty. There is a kids playground and there is a pool next to the park.

★★★★★ — Lady , Sep 2021

McKamy Springs is a great spot to bring the family, enjoy some shade or visit a piece of history. If you stop I recommend visiting the McKamy Spring site. This immediate area actually has a vibrant history. See the McKamy Springs Reviews.

★★★★★ — Dario , Jan 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Love shade it beautiful park to run around more landscaping with good playground and parking.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“McKamy Springs is a great spot to bring the family, enjoy some shade or visit a piece of history.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Not crowded my only complaint was the creek was not maintained kind of dirty and gross.”

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Plan your run at McKamy Spring 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
  • Phone+1 972-744-4300

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–10 pm
Friday 6:30 am–10 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–10 pm
Sunday 6:30 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 McKamy Spring Park

643 Brick Row, Richardson, TX 75081

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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.