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Running Bear Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Irving, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Running Bear Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Running Bear Park
One of my favorite parks bar none. They have a basketball court, multiple covered picnic tables, grills, playground, soccer field, and trails for running/walking. The only down side is they have porta potties rather than restrooms, and no water fountains.
Good sized neighborhood park that is tucked next to Bear Creek. A lot of open green space, some nice trees but mostly out in the open. Park has playground equipment, basketball court, sand volleyball net, and a backstop for baseball in a grassy area, although no established field with baselines.
Trail conditions & character
“The only down side is they have porta potties rather than restrooms, and no water fountains.”
“The only down side is they have porta potties rather than restrooms, and no water fountains.”
Plan your run at Running Bear Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, water — reported by runners
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