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Slayter Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Anna, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Slayter Creek 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.
Spacious park featuring a splash pad, a playground and biking trails.
What runners say about Slayter Creek Park
“There's a well-maintained park for kids, a skateboard park for the adventurous, and some beautiful walking trails for those who enjoy a leisurely stroll.”
“Great splash pad with lots of picnic table areas and shade covers.”
“The water area provides a lot of variety for kids of all ages.”
If you're looking for the best place to play pickleball, this spot is unbeatable. The courts are top-notch, with plenty of space for both casual games and more competitive matches. Beyond pickleball, it's a fantastic place for families, offering a range of activities to keep everyone entertained.
Great park with lots of concrete walking paths around the whole park. Always people of all ages around. Large lit up area to walk around at night, although its only a small part of the park. Great place to walk the dog any time of day!
Very clean. A lot of work appears to be done for maintaining it. Not loving the disc golf area around cars and others walking on the pathways
Amazing park! I especially enjoyed the music while walking the trail, very cool!
Trail conditions & character
“The only downside (and reason for 4 stars rather than 5) is there is no bathroom.”
“Great splash pad with lots of picnic table areas and shade covers.”
“Large lit up area to walk around at night, although its only a small part of the park.”
Plan your run at Slayter Creek 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteannatexas.gov
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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