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Windhaven Meadows Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 701 Google reviews · Running trail in Plano, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Windhaven Meadows 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.
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, a dog park and trails for biking and walking.
What runners say about Windhaven Meadows Park
“I recommend to take your own foldable chairs, not very many sitting area but clean, nice grass, and decent size for dogs to run around unleashed.”
“The park itself is beautifully maintained, with scenic fountains, well-paved trails for walking, and a great grill area perfect for picnics.”
“I wish that there was even the tiniest bit of shade over the open slides and swings, but I haven't found a single park that is designed with Texas heat in mind.”
“The splash park is a highlight, especially on hot days, and the playground is fun, safe, and great for kids of all ages.”
“A heaven for dog with a huge fenced playground for them and with a walking trail around, within the fence dog’s park for the people to walk while their dogs play.”
We heard about this park a few months ago and now it is one of our favorite. It’s beautiful, clean, spacious and safe. You can easily see your kids from one of the benches above the playground. Each climbing structure is unique. And I love there’s no wood chips around the playground.
Came here to use the running trails but was impressed with the playground and dog parks! The walkways are paved and connect to the Legacy trail if you're wanting to run a longer distance. I was there near sunset and parking was pretty spacious and empty.
Great trail. A heaven for dog with a huge fenced playground for them and with a walking trail around, within the fence dog’s park for the people to walk while their dogs play. Plenty of water fountains for both, humans and dogs. One side of the trail is well shaded by trees. It’s about 4.
Windhaven Meadows Park is an absolute gem for families! The kids’ playground is both fun and safe, providing peace of mind while they enjoy the slides and swings. The park itself is beautifully maintained, with scenic fountains, well-paved trails for walking, and a great grill area perfect for picnics.
Trail conditions & character
“A heaven for dog with a huge fenced playground for them and with a walking trail around, within the fence dog’s park for the people to walk while their dogs play.”
“The park itself is beautifully maintained, with scenic fountains, well-paved trails for walking, and a great grill area perfect for picnics.”
“First visit here and would have been 5 stars but the ladies bathroom smelled heavily like urine.”
“I wish that there was even the tiniest bit of shade over the open slides and swings, but I haven't found a single park that is designed with Texas heat in mind.”
“There is so much space, a wide variety of playground equipment, and ample parking.”
“The park itself is beautifully maintained, with scenic fountains, well-paved trails for walking, and a great grill area perfect for picnics.”
“Plenty of water fountains for both, humans and dogs.”
Plan your run at Windhaven Meadows 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteplano.gov
- Phone(972) 210-2936
- 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 |
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