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Oak Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 Google reviews · Running trail in Temple, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oak Creek 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 featuring a farm-themed playground, a trail with exercise stations & a picnic pavilion.
What runners say about Oak Creek Park
“For the adults there's a quarter mile jogging track and several isometric workout stations; all with new & well-maintained equipment.”
Somewhat of a secret park, yet can always seem to be busy! Parking is also a bit limited so make sure you safely park towards the bridge, in the middle or back up the street a bit! ❤ Though they also provide a trashcan, people still seem to allow their kids to leave a mess everywhere!
Super cute park! The playground is to resemble a barn and has turf with pigs painted on it. The playground itself is covered as well as the swing set. There is a cover pavilion with picnic tables.
This is a great park! The giant barn has hidden surprises.... a built in scavenger hunt to name 1! This park also has a walking trail with great exercise stations and a nice basketball court.
This is my daughter LOVES this park. It's super simple but the grass turf is fun to run around on and there's loads of shade. There's a basketball court. Also has a trail that goes around the park and has these exercise stations!
Trail conditions & character
“There are no public restrooms as it is a smaller park, but it is very clean.”
Plan your run at Oak Creek Park
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetempleparks.com
- Phone+1 254-298-5690
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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