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Village Creek Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 301 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Worth, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Village Creek 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.

RestroomsMile markers

Sprawling park featuring a playground and sports courts, as well as picnic tables and BBQ facilities.

What runners say about Village Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (301 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Village Creek Park is expansive enough and has a little bit of something for everyone. The kiddo train is a nice journey through the grounds. There are plenty of marked walking/running trails for the fitness folks.

★★★★☆ — Paul , Mar 2019

We were at this location because we held a Cancer walk to promote Cancer awareness. I don't know about it now. This use to be a great place to picnic.

★★★★☆ — Denise , Dec 2019

This park has a nice walking sidewalks and nice shaded trees and nice playing area playground for the kids you can watch your kids from almost anywhere in the park.

★★★★★ — Donald , Apr 2017

Love going here i walked here during the summer time just to stay heart healthy on the mile long walking trail

★★★★★ — Kandi , Dec 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It's a a neighborhood park,I'd say very nice, except for the unkept portable toilet, other than that, cool spot for the black community”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Village Creek 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefortworthtexas.gov
  • Phone(817) 392-5700

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Village Creek Park

4750 Wilbarger St, Fort Worth, TX 76119

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.