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North Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 Google reviews · Running trail in Denton, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 85 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Lakes 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.
Park encompassing 351 acres and including 3 playgrounds, a trail, 2 lakes, and a sports complex.
What runners say about North Lakes Park
“This place is always clean, well-lit, and maintained like a top-tier spot for the community.”
“Beautiful Lake, playground, North Park, rec Center, and other athletic fields.”
This park is really nice and spacious. This also have a kids playground. Which seemed like very popular among kids. I saw a lot of kids playing in there. This park also have trails for walking, and a lot of space for other sports. It seemed to me some development works are going on.
Great for a walk, great if you have kids, It can get pretty busy with kids and teenager sports events and the parking gets full early is always better. There’s a pond for fishing on a floating bridge to get you closer to the water. The dirt trail is great for walking or biking.
This is easily one of the best all-around parks in the Denton area. We're local, and it's a fantastic spot for the whole family. For the Kids: There's so much for the kids to do. They love the playgrounds, and there's just a ton of open space for them to run around and burn off energy.
North Lakes Park is a standout in Denton. This place is always clean, well-lit, and maintained like a top-tier spot for the community. Our active boy, Maximus, loves playing & running in the pins. The parking is easy & there's plenty. There's a good mile or so loop that takes you through the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of options for things to do here: hiking/biking trails, soccer, dog park, rec center, disc golf, golf, tennis, remote control aircraft runway/field and a pond.”
“Great for a walk, great if you have kids, It can get pretty busy with kids and teenager sports events and the parking gets full early is always better.”
“This place is always clean, well-lit, and maintained like a top-tier spot for the community.”
Plan your run at North Lakes Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance85 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofdenton.com
- Phone+1 940-349-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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