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Spring Creek Greenbelt - Fred E. Harris Section
4.5 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Running trail in Garland, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Creek Greenbelt - Fred E. Harris Section'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.
Scenic natural area with shady trees, a pond & fishing pier, a playground & picnic tables.
What runners say about Spring Creek Greenbelt - Fred E. Harris Section
“Clean, good wide walking or jogging path nice park area not to close to the 2 major streets so toys, balls or even tour kids want wonder of or get hit all around good park.”
“It did rain but the benches were covered and watching it ripple on the lake was picturesque 🥰 a small hike to the lake but worth it.”
This is such a beautiful area tucked away in plain sight. Great concrete path for walking, biking, etc. You can also feed turtles from the little pond pier, so it is a great idea to stop at the Kroger down the way to pick up some tomatoes, apples, or lettuce to feed them.
nice place to walk with family and watch the wild duck swimming in the pond
Nice pond area and clean walking trails. However the path to get the pond area you will need to go under the street bridge which is very nosy, as expected, and dark. Overall, the area is safe but I would be more comfortable at other open spaces and trails.
Can be a really tranquil place to take the dogs or the kids. They were still renovating the playground when we went a few times though. The lake/pond to the North of Shiloh gets too low pretty regularly. And there's not a lot here that makes me say 'wow', but it is still a nice park.
Trail conditions & character
“Goes around a pond and then under the bridge to a nice area where lots of people walk their dogs.”
“It did rain but the benches were covered and watching it ripple on the lake was picturesque 🥰 a small hike to the lake but worth it.”
“*WARNING* there is NO Restrooms or enough parking.”
Plan your run at Spring Creek Greenbelt - Fred E. Harris Section
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegarlandtx.gov
- Phone+1 972-205-2750
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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