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Yettie Polk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 983 Google reviews · Running trail in Belton, Texas · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 59 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Yettie Polk 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.
Local events are hosted in this public park with lawns, a playground & walking trails.
What runners say about Yettie Polk Park
“Beautiful park, plenty of shade trees, I enjoy sitting by the creek watching the ducks and geese, clean restrooms and nice walking trail.”
“Beautiful park, plenty of shade trees, I enjoy sitting by the creek watching the ducks and geese, clean restrooms and nice walking trail.”
“Beautiful park, plenty of shade trees, I enjoy sitting by the creek watching the ducks and geese, clean restrooms and nice walking trail.”
The Riverwalk is a great place to relax, read a book and watch the birds...loved it. There is a basketball court, plenty of parking space, nice trails along the river, places to eat nearby and great spots to take pictures or just sit down and enjoy nature.
Favorite park in Belton. My dogs love it. The ducks are hilarious- they aren't afraid or humans. Please feed them peas instead of bread! Overall it's a great walking trail with beautiful scenery.
Best place for dog training, skating, basketball etc! Easy access to the fun man-made (small) rapids for kayaking/tubing in warmer weather and great walking trails!! Has 2 playgrounds directly adjacent, 2 basketball courts, 2 bathrooms, a gazebo with seating etc.!
This park is such a beautiful oasis in this amazing town. Have thoroughly enjoyed spending time here walking my pup and people watching.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, plenty of shade trees, I enjoy sitting by the creek watching the ducks and geese, clean restrooms and nice walking trail.”
“Has W/M bathrooms, fountain, medium playground with shredded rubber flooring, swings, tables with covered tops along splashed and under pavilion.”
“Loved the paved walking path, and watching the river flow with all the ducks and geese was lovely.”
“Beautiful park, plenty of shade trees, I enjoy sitting by the creek watching the ducks and geese, clean restrooms and nice walking trail.”
“I utilize the park for dog training weekly, and if we ever have a problem the Sheriff's department and BPD are literally a block or 2 away!”
“Clean grass, sticker/bur free, water fountains placed throughout the park along the elongated trail (I think 2 miles long almost?”
“There is a basketball court, plenty of parking space, nice trails along the river, places to eat nearby and great spots to take pictures or just sit down and enjoy nature.”
Plan your run at Yettie Polk Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance59 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebeltontexas.gov
- Phone+1 254-933-5860
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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