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North Waco Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 292 Google reviews · Running trail in Waco, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from North Waco 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.
Picnic-friendly outdoor area featuring a playground and a soccer field, plus trails for walking and jogging.
What runners say about North Waco Park
“They keep it mowed and it's always very clean.”
“My family and I always have a great time when we go either up to walk the Jacob Ladder or stay down to enjoy the beautiful scenery or different activity on the Brazos.”
“Pleasant park with a soccer field, paved walking trail and metal exercise equipment, small playground and nice shady picnic areas”
This is a beautiful park with a nice playground and walking track.My kids love playing there. It needs some more lighting at night. Maybe it will benefit of safety cameras as well.
Free, small, easy access, nice walking track, playground and plenty of room for sports...JUST go daytime with kids 😮
My family and I always have a great time when we go either up to walk the Jacob Ladder or stay down to enjoy the beautiful scenery or different activity on the Brazos.There's always something new going on.
Pleasant park with a soccer field, paved walking trail and metal exercise equipment, small playground and nice shady picnic areas
Trail conditions & character
“Waco Humane Society held an event for dog owners and gave free shots and ID Chips.”
“My family and I always have a great time when we go either up to walk the Jacob Ladder or stay down to enjoy the beautiful scenery or different activity on the Brazos.”
“Pleasant park with a soccer field, paved walking trail and metal exercise equipment, small playground and nice shady picnic areas”
Plan your run at North Waco Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewaco-texas.com
- Phone(254) 750-5980
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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