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Memorial Garden Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 492 Google reviews · Running trail in Odessa, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Memorial Garden 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.

Scenic

What runners say about Memorial Garden Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (492 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Walking trail around the pond makes for great cardio exercise with a great view.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Very family friendly and close to the mall and other things to do.”

Awesome and beautiful place to take the kids and take pics with family. Good walking area around the pond with lots of flowers along the trail. Plenty of ducks and geese to feed along with turtles. Small waterfall area with a metal bull and small flower garden area by bathrooms which are also nice and clean.

★★★★★ — Gilberto , May 2019

Nice park for an evening stroll with the kiddos and the dogs, but please, pick up after both! Walking trail around the pond makes for great cardio exercise with a great view. The ducks are fun for the kids to watch and feed, but make sure to only feed the approved foods so as they aren't harmed.

★★★★★ — Jessie , Feb 2019

Nice little place to walk and take out the family. I wouldn't suggest this place if you're looking to train for long distance running. Its more for beginners who plan to do more walking since the sidewalks are a little narrow and the distance is 0.60 miles per lap. Nonetheless, nice little park!

★★★★☆ — Eduardo , Sep 2024

Nice to walk and look at statues and the birds of feathers. Wish people would stop vandalizing everything!

★★★★☆ — Chris , Jan 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Walking trail around the pond makes for great cardio exercise with a great view.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Phone(432) 368-3548

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 Memorial Garden Park

4730 E 42nd St, Odessa, TX 79762

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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.