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Nolan Ryan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Midland, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Nolan Ryan 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.

What runners say about Nolan Ryan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Unique and creative in that they installed body weight gym equipment along the park/path perimeter. Some really cool, simple machines that add a great way to get the heart rate up. I’ll definitely be back here when I stay in the nearby hotels.

★★★★★ — Kris , Jul 2022

Unique and creative in that they installed body weight gym equipment along the park/path perimeter. Some really cool, simple machines that add a great way to get the heart rate up. I’ll definitely be back here when I stay in the nearby hotels.

★★★★★ — Robinson , Jul 2025

Wide open area off the beaten path. Not crowded, plenty of room for activity.

★★★★★ — Scott , Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 reviews →

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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.
  • Websitemidlandtexas.gov
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Hours

Monday 8 am–7:15 pm
Tuesday 8 am–7:15 pm
Wednesday 8 am–7:15 pm
Thursday 8 am–7:15 pm
Friday 8 am–7:15 pm
Saturday 8 am–7:15 pm
Sunday 8 am–7:15 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 Nolan Ryan Park

6000 Nolan Ryan Dr, Midland, TX 79706

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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.