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Oaklawn Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Pleasant, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Oaklawn 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.

Lit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with a splash pad, playground, and athletic courts for basketball and volleyball.

What runners say about Oaklawn Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (69 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nearly has it all in just one little park. Walking trail, swings, money bars, splash pad, basketball court, pic-nic area, exercise bars, volleyball court, baseball/softball field, covered eating area, stage for live events, and more. If you live in the area, then this is THE park.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Jun 2020

Whether it's the splash pad, the jungle gym, the walking path, basketball court, or the pokemon. There's something for everyone

★★★★★ — Lance , Feb 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The only thing I would say is the downside for me, is the restrooms being far and not enough parking.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Pretty park and wheelchair accessible.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“The only thing I would say is the downside for me, is the restrooms being far and not enough parking.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Oaklawn 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.
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitempcity.net
  • Phone(903) 575-4000
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9 AM–5 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 Oaklawn Park

Oaklawn Park, 312 Pleasant St, Mt Pleasant, TX 75455

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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.