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Running Bear Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 890 Google reviews · Running trail in Irving, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Running Bear 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.
Popular park with playgrounds, ponds & picnic areas plus courts for basketball & sand volleyball.
What runners say about Running Bear Park
“Very nice park and clean,keep it like that restrooms are clean too.”
“This peaceful park offers scenic walking trails, picnicking areas, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape.”
“This peaceful park offers scenic walking trails, picnicking areas, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape.”
“Excellent for family and dog walk together.”
The park is nice, there are beach volleyball and basketball courts, they also have a playground for kids and they have a large area in which you can walk, or you can play soccer in the grass too. YOU will need to bring your own equipment. The restrooms are not great since they are portable restrooms.
Such a nice beautiful park! It even has a small trail that’s leads you to a pond, definitely recommend this place. It was my first time coming here and I can totally say I’ll be going more often in the future!
Running Bear Park in South Dakota is a hidden gem for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This peaceful park offers scenic walking trails, picnicking areas, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape. Ideal for families, the park is quiet and spacious, providing a relaxing escape.
A very nice park to go running or bike riding, also has a playground for any children, which when I was there had a little party going on so perfect space for a birthday event! Also has basketball courts to play, but I mainly went for the bike riding as the sidewalk is plentiful!
Trail conditions & character
“This peaceful park offers scenic walking trails, picnicking areas, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape.”
“This peaceful park offers scenic walking trails, picnicking areas, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape.”
“Very nice park and clean,keep it like that restrooms are clean too.”
Plan your run at Running Bear 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofirving.org
- Phone(972) 721-2501
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
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