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Serenity Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 148 Google reviews · Running trail in McKinney, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Serenity 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.
16.79-acre park with open space, a pond & fishing pier, plus a picnic shelter, tot lot & trail.
What runners say about Serenity Park
“The walking paths are well-maintained, and the playground is a hit with the kids.”
“Good option; but there are some other more beautiful parks within McKinney.”
“The bridge over the creek was shaded and a nice relaxing spot for taking a break with the kids.”
“The serene atmosphere and lush greenery make it an ideal spot for relaxation or a leisurely picnic.”
The playground area is small so don't expect much there. There is a long concrete trail, a dirt trail in the trees, several picnic tables (some with grills that look like they've never been used), a pond filled with turtles and much more. My kids had a great time.
Nice quiet and shaded park. It's part of the extensive paved trail through that part of Mckinney. This park is designed for 2-5 year olds. There is hardly anyone there. My grandson loved the sticks and trails as much as the park.
My husband and I have been coming here for around 7 years. In the last couple of years the pond has really been neglected. Earlier in 2019 it was almost completely drained and we could nearly walk to the very center of the pond. Now it is full of water again but an algae bloom is coming in through the drain.
Cute little area to walk your dogs or stay out of the woods. It's even got a little pond and a pier and a sidewalk outside of the woods away from the copperheads. Lots of greenery outside of the woods themselves too so you don't have to go into them. Really nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Good option; but there are some other more beautiful parks within McKinney.”
“The serene atmosphere and lush greenery make it an ideal spot for relaxation or a leisurely picnic.”
“The bridge over the creek was shaded and a nice relaxing spot for taking a break with the kids.”
“It's part of the extensive paved trail through that part of Mckinney.”
“I would prefer the adjacent water fountain work for when my water bottle is empty.”
Plan your run at Serenity Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemckinneytexas.org
- Phone(972) 547-7480
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
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