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Texas A&M University Research Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 194 Google reviews · Running trail in College Station, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Texas A&M University Research 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.
Relaxing park featuring disc golf and wildlife and trails to stroll, walk or bike around.
What runners say about Texas A&M University Research Park
“The park itself is scenic and has mnny ducks, turtles, fish, and even very elusive beavers.”
“Again the park isn't well cared for but still a very nice quiet place for a walk.”
My #1 favorite spot at tamu! Living in Texas felt like living in the extreme desert 🏜️ but riding my bike down the paths of this park felt so liberating.
Only 18 hole disc golf course in town. A fairly challenging course with lots of water hazard. The disc golf course is very frequently used but neglected by TAMU maintenance. The park itself is scenic and has mnny ducks, turtles, fish, and even very elusive beavers.
Nice outdoor area: it's usually not very crowded, has lots of space with some walking paths, ponds, and small rapids. Downside of being so close to campus is that you hear plenty of machinery. Could benefit from some park benches and tables as well, there's pretty much nowhere to sit without a picnic blanket.
Great park, one of the nicest in BCS area. Walking trails weave in and around a connected system of ponds with plenty of green space. Great 18-hole disc golf course.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to walk your dog, have a blanket picnic, even has a Frisbee golf course.”
“The park itself is scenic and has mnny ducks, turtles, fish, and even very elusive beavers.”
“Again the park isn't well cared for but still a very nice quiet place for a walk.”
Plan your run at Texas A&M University Research 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevisit.cstx.gov
- Phone(979) 862-6437
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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