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White Rock Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 313 Google reviews · Running trail in Plano, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from White Rock Trail 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.

PavedScenicWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park along White Rock Creek featuring a playground & a picnic area, plus walking/biking trails.

What runners say about White Rock Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (313 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful here, the surrounding area is gorgeous and the air is crisp and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful here, the surrounding area is gorgeous and the air is crisp and clean.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“A long trail within the housing community, offering a peaceful location to relax near fountains and a great place for fishing.”

A beautiful and peaceful place for your morning/evening walks. It has a track alongside the park for running/walking/cycling. The small pond with a fountains is beautiful, and I specifically like the benches under the big tree alongside the pond.

★★★★★ — Arun , Mar 2022

This is such a pretty park to take a walk in. I rollerblade around it, but I worry maybe I’m disrupting the peacefulness of it sometimes. Several cute benches sprinkled throughout, a simple water fountain in the middle of a tiny lake -perfect and cute. Plenty of residential parking surround the park.

★★★★★ — Justin , Jan 2023

Nice view park with clean trails. Water fountain makes it more scenic. Also it has benches to sit, which makes it different from nearby trails.

★★★★★ — Vaibhav , Jun 2024

Good and well maintained. Few people were doing fishing. Good walking track and benches to sit. No dedicated parking.

★★★★★ — Sai , May 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful here, the surrounding area is gorgeous and the air is crisp and clean.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“A long trail within the housing community, offering a peaceful location to relax near fountains and a great place for fishing.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Lots of long, good condition, smooth, concrete paths to cycle, jog or walk along.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Plenty of residential parking surround the park.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Several cute benches sprinkled throughout, a simple water fountain in the middle of a tiny lake -perfect and cute.”

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Plan your run at White Rock Trail 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteplano.gov
  • Phone(972) 941-7250
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 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 White Rock Trail Park

5500 Channel Isle Dr, Plano, TX 75093

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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.