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Veterans park
4.6 ★★★★★ 550 Google reviews · Running trail in Universal City, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veterans 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.
Shaded, clean urban park featuring playgrounds, barbecues and paved paths for jogging.
What runners say about Veterans park
“It's clean, well kept, people were nice, pets on leash of course, and kids were playing and having a great time!”
“Plus, there are beautiful scenic trails and a lovely creek to enjoy.”
“Very quiet, and a good place to chill, be by yourself and contemplate the world’s problems, or the meaning of life.”
This park is fantastic for both kids and adults! It offers a wide range of activities and even has fitness equipment for adults to stay active. Nice, clean restrooms, too!! Plus, there are beautiful scenic trails and a lovely creek to enjoy.
Very clean and well thought out park. The park is right next to the airforce base so its fun to watch the jets while they play. There are walking trails, public restrooms, and pavilions to rent as well.
Nice city park. Started a hike here for the Cibolo Creek trail. It is the dry season, so I got to follow the riverbed a lot. Great for a local hike/walk. Pet friendly.
Very cool, pristine park. Very quiet, and a good place to chill, be by yourself and contemplate the world’s problems, or the meaning of life. It’s also a nice memorial to our country’s veterans.
Trail conditions & character
“It's clean, well kept, people were nice, pets on leash of course, and kids were playing and having a great time!”
“Very quiet, and a good place to chill, be by yourself and contemplate the world’s problems, or the meaning of life.”
“Plus, there are beautiful scenic trails and a lovely creek to enjoy.”
“Restrooms with running water are available here, so it’s a good stopping point if you’re hitting the U.”
“Trails are not paved but they are nice gravel ones.”
“And don't worry, the loos are lovely and clean, open to the public, with water fountains to quench your thirst.”
“Parking is bountiful and there’s hardly ever anyone in this park - it’s very quiet.”
Plan your run at Veterans 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteuniversalcitytexas.com
- Phone+1 210-659-0333
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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