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Shady Grove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 883 Google reviews · Running trail in Azle, Texas · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Shady Grove 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.
Free park featuring a clean beach for swimming, kayak rentals and fishing.
What runners say about Shady Grove Park
“I like the lake and fields but the lake has a lot of glass shards on the beach so watch out and as I was sand sifting I found many pollution and debris so keep our lake clean”
“Shady Grove Park is a wonderful place to relax, enjoy nature, and spend quality time outdoors.”
“There’s a peaceful atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind, and the park is family-friendly and safe.”
“There’s a peaceful atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind, and the park is family-friendly and safe.”
A free, great little park with walking paths, a covered playground for the little ones, ducks and geese to feed, bbq grills, picnic tables, (now covered picnic tables) swimming beach, tennis courts, fishing dock, and a boat ramp. The city does a great job keeping it clean.
I love this park and have been coming here for most of my life. There are baseball fields, tennis courts, playground, walking path, free boat ramp, picnic tables, fishing and swimming. If you come very early you may see some deer. If you would rather see ducks and geese, no problem there!
Came back for a second view. Very nice park, positioned next to the lake. There is a small beach, with a floating barrier. There are a couple of picnic tables close to the beach. The ballfields are well taken care of. All four fields are backed up to the concession area and bathrooms. Bleachers are in great condition.
Live in Briar, saw a couple of bad reviews, but decided to check it out again, since this park is so close. The Shady Grove Park is a gem! Nestled around the shoreline of Eagle Lake, there are tennis courts, baseball diamonds and lots of shade trees, hence the name.
Trail conditions & character
“Shady Grove Park is a wonderful place to relax, enjoy nature, and spend quality time outdoors.”
“The only thing I don't like is that there are no restrooms near the lake or baseball fields.”
“There’s a peaceful atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind, and the park is family-friendly and safe.”
“Walking paths meander thru the trees, with benches scattered about and a free public boat dock with parking.”
“It's still a nice place to take the dogs or family for a little beach time.”
“Plenty of benches for parents - could use a water station though (actually working)”
Plan your run at Shady Grove Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofazle.org
- Phone+1 817-444-2541
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 7 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 7 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 7 am–12 am |
| Friday | 7 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 7 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 7 am–12 am |
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