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McPherson Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Southlake, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McPherson 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 McPherson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Nice quiet park tucked behind Southlake Town Center just behind the Hilton hotel.”

Nice quiet park tucked behind Southlake Town Center just behind the Hilton hotel. Large pond with a water sprayes. Nice wide path circles the park. Walking, jogging , just sit on the grass or benches and enjoy the outdoors. Parking along the street gets you just ten feet from the car to the park.

★★★★★ — Karen , Apr 2019

A very nice park, practically hidden away, with ducks in residence! Come by for a during a walk. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, Salata being a personal favorite. Come by and enjoy the views!

★★★★★ — Joseph , May 2019

I love the fountains here. A nice place for a walk or to sit and enjoy a bit of nature in town. Free parking nearby.

★★★★★ — Adrianna , Oct 2019

Great small park with a large pond. Wonderful bald cypresses along the edges of the pond. Great sidewalk for walks.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 40 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Nice quiet park tucked behind Southlake Town Center just behind the Hilton hotel.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at McPherson Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteexperiencesouthlaketexas.com
  • Phone+1 817-748-8019
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–7:30 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 McPherson Park

1297 Division Street, Southlake, TX 76092

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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.