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Shady Grove Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Irving, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Shady Grove Trail 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.
Basketball court and playground-equipped park with a walking trail and picnic areas.
What runners say about Shady Grove Trail Park
“It is consistently well-maintained and provides a welcoming environment for families.”
“Beautiful place if you enjoy the outdoors.”
We've been coming here for the past 13 yrs.....since 2008 and we still LOVE it! Very clean, well kept, lots of space to have picnics, a few barbecue grills, a few pavilions with picnic tables, playground, 🏀 basketball court, a 1/2 mile walking trail that's pet friendly and require a leash.
A very nice well maintained green belt park in the heart of Irving TX. It has a paved speed walk trail that leads all around the perimeter. The park is very green and beautiful. There is a kids play area jungle Jim and plenty of space for all sorts of activities.
It's a great Park precisely because a lot of people don't come there and all of it is paved. But since a lot of people don't come there a few campus cops and Irving cops like to give you a hard time when you come there with your dog in the evening.
Great park, love to come here to walk around or even better, to play basketball. their court is great and has a water fountain on standby. they also have a walking trail that loops around thats perfect for walking. playground also looks great, has swings and picnic tables nearby for a good time. this park is epic lol
Trail conditions & character
“But since a lot of people don't come there a few campus cops and Irving cops like to give you a hard time when you come there with your dog in the evening.”
“It's a great Park precisely because a lot of people don't come there and all of it is paved.”
“The only reason i decided to give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because i feel the park would be better off with some kind of parking lot or and extra play ground.”
“their court is great and has a water fountain on standby.”
Plan your run at Shady Grove Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofirving.org
- Phone+1 972-721-2600
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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