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Rio Concho Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in San Angelo, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Rio Concho 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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Waterfront place with baseball fields, a playground & a boat ramp, plus flower gardens & paths.

What runners say about Rio Concho Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (41 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's very well taken care of and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Rio Concho Park is a beautiful spot to stop and take a mild stroll along the paved path next to the Rio Concho River.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Nice, serene, quiet place for a stroll”

Short and sweet. Very different from The San Antonio river walk, I like this one because it’s all natural.

★★★★★ — Phoebe* , Nov 2020

Rio Concho Park is a beautiful spot to stop and take a mild stroll along the paved path next to the Rio Concho River. There are many different species of wildlife and plants to view along the way. Along the path are benches with and without shade for your liking.

★★★★★ — Joshua , Mar 2021

The scenes are great! Friendly staff at the welcoming building. There is a lot of historical information that the staff knows and is really good to know. I'm very pleased with the large area available for the kids to run around and let loose. The wood chips can be rather difficult to remove from certain clothes though.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Mar 2018

Such a beautiful little walk! The flowers have lots of bees hanging around for obvious reasons, but it was still enjoyable. Lots of butterflies too! It was very clean and well kept. The gazebo has some spider webs, but that's expected. I'm happy we stumbled upon this on our drive.

★★★★★ — Hannah , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 41 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Rio Concho Park is a beautiful spot to stop and take a mild stroll along the paved path next to the Rio Concho River.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The restrooms were less than favorable to use and need quite a bit of work.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Nice, serene, quiet place for a stroll”

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Plan your run at Rio Concho 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
  • Websitecosatx.us
  • Phone+1 325-657-4279

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Rio Concho Park

1615 Rio Concho Dr, San Angelo, TX 76903

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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.