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North Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Murphy, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
0.5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from North Hill 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.

0.5 miLoopLit at nightRestroomsWaterQuiet

Clean tennis courts, a basketball court and a pool with lifeguards anchor this park featuring picnic tables and a sand volleyball court.

What runners say about North Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (164 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Clean and has good kids equipment.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Versatile, small covered park nestled in a nice and quiet neighborhood.”

love park and the pool. Life guards on duty are super friendly and keeps the kids in line so no one is running around. Highly recommend for nearby people to come! Only downside is I wished there was a charcoal grill on the large space.

★★★★★ — Osman , Aug 2023

Good clean park... open room ro run around, but not overly exciting... just what you would expect

★★★★☆ — Bigtimesean , Apr 2023

Excellent playground, great to walk, enjoy a picnic, kids have multiple activities like basketball, tennis and playground

★★★★☆ — Badrinarayanan , May 2025

Really nice park. Children's play area, large pavilion, walking path. Quiet neighborhood.

★★★★★ — Michael , Aug 2020

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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.

💡 Lit for night running 6 mentions

“It's really nice neighborhood park kids can play basketball tennis soccer and more the setting area has lights in the dark but the rest of the park is dark also it has grill”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Versatile, small covered park nestled in a nice and quiet neighborhood.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Renovations are being made, including the addition of a restroom.”

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🔁 Loop trail

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at North Hill Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Loop distance0.5 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitemurphytx.org
  • Phone(972) 468-4444
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 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 North Hill Park

1302 Rodeo Dr, Murphy, TX 75094

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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.