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Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 579 Google reviews · Running trail in Brownsville, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center'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.
Birding in a 1,200-acre space, with bike trails, observation decks, butterfly garden & tram tours.
What runners say about Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center
“Trails are well defined and clean, some of them have observation decks; they have benches and clear signs.”
“We visited in February and saw lots of different species of birds, green jays, chachalacas, cardinals, hawks, and some other beautiful bird species.”
Great place to go for a morning hike, bike ride, or an afternoon picnic with the family. Trails are well defined and clean, some of them have observation decks; they have benches and clear signs. There’s lots of trees and vegetation in the park and of course lots of birds and wildlife.
Great park, especially if you like birds. There's a tram but it only runs on a couple days a week. Definitely not on Sundays. I believe they rent bikes. But if they don't, you can ride your own personal one there. Gift shop was pretty good.
Great place for a hike or a bike ride. Plenty of wildlife to observe. On our last visit, we ran into a bobcat on Bobcat Lane. There were also plenty of birds and lizard, including the Texas horned lizard. The Park features plenty of benches along the paths to rest for a little bit. Looking forward to many more visits..
Resaca de la Palma State Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The park features lush landscapes, winding trails, and a rich diversity of wildlife, making it perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Check out our full review on Mr. S's Travel Quest YouTube channel.
Trail conditions & character
“We visited in February and saw lots of different species of birds, green jays, chachalacas, cardinals, hawks, and some other beautiful bird species.”
“We rented bikes to ride around the paved trail and got to see an assortment of birds, butterflies, small bunnies and even spotted a Texas Tortoise!”
Plan your run at Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitetpwd.texas.gov
- Phone+1 956-350-2920
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
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