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Z Boaz Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 484 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Worth, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Loop distance
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Confirmed from Z Boaz 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.

LoopShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Z Boaz Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (484 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I felt very safe hiking alone; the park was well-kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful course with challenging lines and great elevation variation!”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“South Boaz Park offers a maze of shady trails through brushy areas, a mostly dry creek bed, and vast green spaces under shade trees for dogs to roam and play unleashed.”

Super cute, hidden park! Trails, a suspension bridge, creek to play in, picnic tables, and a merry go round!

★★★★★ — Katie , May 2022

South Boaz Park offers a maze of shady trails through brushy areas, a mostly dry creek bed, and vast green spaces under shade trees for dogs to roam and play unleashed. Little League teams also practice on the playing fields. My two dogs love this place. I've made just about as many friendly acquaintances as they have.

★★★★★ — Miles , Sep 2022

Perfect place to let pets roam if you're alone. Otherwise, leashes are recommended if others are present. Playground areas are kid-friendly. Plenty of shade. Nice, cable bridge over a creek that's perfect for photos. We were there for wedding pics. Open field allows soccer, Frisbee, etc.

★★★★★ — John564 , Nov 2025

A great place to go fossil hunting. The creek dries up during the fall season and you can walk almost the whole stretch of it. There is a long suspension bridge that leads to trails on the other side of the creek. I felt very safe hiking alone; the park was well-kept.

★★★★★ — Seagreensnail , Oct 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“South Boaz Park offers a maze of shady trails through brushy areas, a mostly dry creek bed, and vast green spaces under shade trees for dogs to roam and play unleashed.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“South Boaz Park offers a maze of shady trails through brushy areas, a mostly dry creek bed, and vast green spaces under shade trees for dogs to roam and play unleashed.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Easy access off Winscott Rd just north of Loop 820 in Benbrook.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Z Boaz 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
  • Websitepdga.com
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 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 Z Boaz Park

S Z Boaz Park Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76126

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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.