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Shannon Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,482 Google reviews · Running trail in Chickasha, Oklahoma · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Shannon Springs 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.

Lit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADA

Popular park featuring a playground and a splash pad, plus a disc golf course and volleyball court.

What runners say about Shannon Springs Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,482 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The park and facilities are well-maintained and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful peaceful park with a nice pond in the middle.”

I absolutely love this park it is such a gem hiding in the middle of the city and has trails it has exercising hurdles it has beautiful bridges and flowers and ponds and ducks they have beautiful lights at Christmas time it's an amazing park definitely try to get out there if you need to relax!

★★★★★ — Blossominggoddess2025 , Sep 2018

It's the opening night of the Festival of Lights in Chickasha. It's beautiful! So many lights, no fee (donations), pictures with Santa, food, popcorn, a movie on an outdoor screen, and walkabout. You can ride the loop of lights on a horse-drawn carriage (seats quite a few people.)

★★★★★ — Mg , Nov 2019

The bridge was really romantic, there were places to grab a bite to eat and drink. You could choose to walk or drive...I must say the short walk we took was the best. There was a lovely place to take memorable pictures.

★★★★☆ — Janet , Dec 2021

It is a very nice family experience to walk among all these fantastic Christmas lights.

★★★★★ — David , Jan 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

💡 Lit for night running 24 mentions

“Also where they hold the Christmas lights where there is an ice skating rink a carousel a ferris wheel camel rides as well as carriage rides.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“A beautiful peaceful park with a nice pond in the middle.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“They have food vendors so you can grab from corn dogs, to Funnel Cakes, or just a cup of Hot chocolate.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Shannon Springs 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitechickasha.org
  • Phone+1 405-574-1028

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Shannon Springs Park

2400 S 9th St, Chickasha, OK 73018

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.