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Nichols Green Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 421 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Nichols Green 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.

PavedScenicRestrooms

Picnic, skateboard, frisbee golf venue featuring scenic waterfalls, plus playgrounds, a splash pad and walking trails.

What runners say about Nichols Green Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (421 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very clean and seems to have a lot of stuff for families to do together.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful creek, waterfall, trails, and wildlife.”

Great little park with a really pretty waterfall. Dog friendly and quiet trails!

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Jun 2025

A great place to walk, have a picnic, play tennis, basketball or bike ride.

★★★★★ — Jim , May 2025

Great trails love the waterfall wished they have cleaner water u can see an oil puddle on the bottom in a pile also need to clear up some of the trees other than that they have frisbee golf horseshoe setup basketball park and even small courts for jr size kiddos soccer fields. Etc...

★★★★☆ — Johnny , Feb 2020

Love our little park! It’s been pretty clean and well kept when i’ve been there. People always walking, jogging & kids enjoying the water park. Great place to fly a kite or just have a picnic.

★★★★★ — Esme , Sep 2024

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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 15 mentions

“It has everything from a basketball court, kids play areas, hiking and jogging trails, frisbee golf, a splash pad, and even a small waterfall.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Nice paved trails that are decent length, over 2 miles of paved trails, plus there are dirt trails as well.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Nichols Green 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitejacksonvilletx.org
  • Phone+1 903-589-3510

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 Nichols Green Park

1215 Heritage Dr, Jacksonville, TX 75766

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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.