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Ned Houk Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 389 Google reviews · Running trail in Clovis, New Mexico · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Ned Houk Memorial 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil open space with kids' play areas, fishing ponds, picnic areas & multi-use trails.

What runners say about Ned Houk Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (389 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Beautiful, well-kept park with many playgrounds for all ages, plenty of fields for activities, great area to run and exercise, and picnic areas all over.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful, well-kept park with many playgrounds for all ages, plenty of fields for activities, great area to run and exercise, and picnic areas all over.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Beautiful, well-kept park with many playgrounds for all ages, plenty of fields for activities, great area to run and exercise, and picnic areas all over.”

Every time I visit Clovis I enjoy taking a drive out here. This is a really nice place to go for a jog, a leisurely walk, or just enjoy the silence. There is fishing in multiple ponds, adequate play/picnic facilities, and plenty of hike and bike trails.

★★★★★ — Dario , Dec 2017

Had a wonderful time hiking with our two dogs. Saw lots of wildlife, Mule Deer, many different species of birds and butterflies, lizards, a bull snake even a dung beetle! The scenery is very beautiful right now from all of the rain, lots of blooming wildflowers.

★★★★☆ — Holly , May 2019

Tons of fun! Two large areas with multiple playgrounds, cook out/picnic areas, fishing ponds, a basketball court, and a disc golf course (all free!!). The dirt bike/horse/walking trails at the east end of the Southern section are a real hidden gem. Just watch for snakes when it's warm.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Feb 2017

Beautiful, well-kept park with many playgrounds for all ages, plenty of fields for activities, great area to run and exercise, and picnic areas all over. Love taking the kids here to play for a few hours.

★★★★★ — Emily , Nov 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 389 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 4 mentions

“Beautiful, well-kept park with many playgrounds for all ages, plenty of fields for activities, great area to run and exercise, and picnic areas all over.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“It's dog friendly and usually there is less foot traffic here.”

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Plan your run at Ned Houk Memorial 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofclovis.org
  • Phone+1 575-769-7870

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 Ned Houk Memorial Park

700 C R 17, Clovis, NM 88101

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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.