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Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,425 Google reviews · Running trail in College Station, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stephen C. Beachy Central 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.
Park on a former farm featuring forested areas, a pond, sports facilities & nature trails.
What runners say about Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
“It's such a clean and welcoming place, perfect for spending time with my family.”
“Pleanty of different activities for kids of all ages: 2 playgrounds, volleyball, basketball, fishing ponds, and a paved walking path through out the park!”
Nice park with walking/biking trails, a fishing pond, and a newly built kids play area. This latest addition of new playing area, crow field, and new washrooms is a big plus for the families. The parks also features a life-trail with a variety of exercise equipment, basically for stretching.
Nice place to bring the family. Lots of outdoor activities. They have a splash pass area that is enclosed, walking trails, and areas to fish. There are picnic areas and baseball fields as well.
A very nice experience! Went to the Christmas light show and it was very adorable. The park is a very nice size! The lights were really nice and the fact it was free makes it better. I love how large the bathrooms are and they're pretty clean.
Are you looking for something to do with the kiddos that’s budget friendly. This park offers all the amenities you can think of from pavilion, barbecue pit, play units, fishing pond, paved trail, exercise stations, basketball court, athletic field, softball field, batting cage, tennis court, sand volleyball, splash…
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoy the walking trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities, and the holiday light display is magical.”
“Great gated and fenced splash pad with 3 separate but close playgrounds (within fence) and heated and cooled restrooms.”
“Pleanty of different activities for kids of all ages: 2 playgrounds, volleyball, basketball, fishing ponds, and a paved walking path through out the park!”
Plan your run at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitevisit.cstx.gov
- Phone(979) 764-3486
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 5 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–1 AM |
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