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Southwest Park - Plainview
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Mercedes, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Southwest Park - Plainview'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.
Park featuring a splash pad plus a basketball court and picnic tables under a pavilion.
What runners say about Southwest Park - Plainview
“So clean and nice big and on the side has water pad for summer nice restrooms about 10 spots to park.”
Nice little park area in a nice neighborhood. Has paved concrete path to walk, jog or run. There is a half court basketball goal there, only problem with court is standing water after it rains. The play area for the kids is very nice and big. Large slides, monkey bars and ropes course And also swings.
Great play area for the family, splash pad, covered seating, basketball court, and walking trail! 😍 Plus the bathroom/ Porter potty was immaculate, smelled like bubblegum in there! 😂👌 Definitely not your average Porter potty. 😂💩
This park is beautiful. The playground is well maintained and it has a splash pad. There's a small walking trail as well. One of our favorite parks in Ardmore.
Great place to take the kids and family. Picnic pavilion. Walking paths and ball court. Playground area...and most importantly restrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“So clean and nice big and on the side has water pad for summer nice restrooms about 10 spots to park.”
“Paved walking trails, big splash pad, nice pavillion.”
“Wish they would turn the water fountain and open up the restrooms”
Plan your run at Southwest Park - Plainview
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
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