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Saxon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Running trail in Norman, Oklahoma · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Saxon 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.
Looping concrete and gravel trails, plus exercise equipment.
What runners say about Saxon Park
“Trails are always well-maintained.”
“To be seen here are tortoises, rabbits, painted buntings, several types of bird, butterflies, deer, a coyote, crawdads, cone flowers, and beautiful sunsets.”
“Great little park for trail running just around the corner from NCED.”
“Part of the gravel trail has a creek and shade trees but most of the trail is not fully shaded.”
“Full of beautiful flowers and just over all a peaceful time.”
Nice park with walking hiking options. A smaller loop with a wide concrete sidewalk that has exercise stations along the path. At least three gravel paths (distances listed below). Part of the gravel trail has a creek and shade trees but most of the trail is not fully shaded.
Really nice hidden gem around norman Oklahoma. Great gravel trails for walking or cycling. Not too long so it’s good for beginners. Beautiful scenery. There is also a small paved section with some workout equipment to stop and get more of a workout.
Saxon Park is just AWESOME walk your dogs or jog or bike with an outdoor gym stations stop workout then continue your walk jog or bike...FREE open year round.
Great little park for trail running just around the corner from NCED. Worth the drive, run or walk to this park. The gravel is great vs pavement. The trail winds around trees and open spaces. IG @leopoldcuevas
Trail conditions & character
“The tree canopy keeps the sun off of parts of the gravel trails which is a nice relief.”
“There's about a half mile of trails on the south side of the parking area that are paved and also have workout equipment.”
“Part of the gravel trail has a creek and shade trees but most of the trail is not fully shaded.”
“To be seen here are tortoises, rabbits, painted buntings, several types of bird, butterflies, deer, a coyote, crawdads, cone flowers, and beautiful sunsets.”
“Saxon Park is just AWESOME walk your dogs or jog or bike with an outdoor gym stations stop workout then continue your walk jog or bike.”
“A smaller loop with a wide concrete sidewalk that has exercise stations along the path.”
“There's about a half mile of trails on the south side of the parking area that are paved and also have workout equipment.”
Plan your run at Saxon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenormanok.gov
- Phone(405) 366-5472
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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