Getting around Cedar Hill, Texas, is easiest to plan around your destination: the city has on-demand transit, a network of paved trails, and access to Cedar Hill State Park. From Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Hill Duncanville, the city centre is about a 5-minute drive or a 60-minute walk.
- City centre: About 5 minutes by car from this hotel in Cedar Hill.
- On-demand transit: STAR Transit offers Dial-A-Ride and same-day STARNow service in Cedar Hill.
- Trails: The city has more than 60 miles of trails, including paved routes for walking and cycling.
- State park: Cedar Hill State Park is open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; day-use fees apply.
How Cedar Hill is laid out
Cedar Hill’s parks, trails, neighbourhoods and city facilities are spread across a Texas city with outdoor routes linking several destinations. The City of Cedar Hill reports 52 neighbourhood and community parks, approximately 3,770.4 acres of parks and greenbelts, and more than 60 miles of trails.
For a central orientation, the Signature Trail is a 1.4-mile paved route connecting Signature Park and the Traphene Hickman Library to Hillside Village. Parking is available at the library, Hillside Village mall and off North Cedar Hill Road. A guide to Cedar Hill City Centre can help you plan time around that area.
Driving between local destinations
Driving is a practical way to connect destinations across Cedar Hill, including the city centre and outdoor attractions. Comfort Inn is about a 5-minute drive from the city centre. For airport connections, Dallas Love Field is about 31 minutes by car from the hotel, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about 34 minutes away.
Cedar Hill State Park, at 1570 West FM 1382, is a day-trip option for hiking, biking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating and paddling on Joe Pool Lake.
Texas Parks and Wildlife sets the day-use fee at $7 per adult, with children 12 and under admitted free. Check the official site before you go: Texas Parks and Wildlife provides current park hours, fees and trail conditions.
Transit and on-demand options to verify
STAR Transit offers two on-demand services in Cedar Hill: advance-booked Dial-A-Ride and same-day STARNow trips. Dial-A-Ride can be booked from one business day to two weeks ahead and can connect riders with DART and other regional transportation networks.
You can book STARNow through the call center or the STARNow app. Call (877) 631-5278 to reach the STAR Transit call center. Confirm operating hours and fares with STAR Transit when arranging a ride.
Dallas Love Field is about 31 minutes by car from the hotel; for that airport trip, taxi options from Dallas Love Field to Cedar Hill are another detail to plan.
Walking and cycling considerations
Cedar Hill has paved walking and cycling routes that connect parks, roads and community destinations. The 3.6-mile Lake Ridge Trail links Mansfield Road to U.S. Highway 67, while the 2.1-mile Mansfield Road Trail runs from Community Center Park to the city limits. Pleasant Run Trail covers one mile between Joe Wilson Road and Duncanville Road.
Red Oak Creek Trail is a 3.16-mile concrete multi-use route with trailheads at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center, Dot Thomas Park and Virginia Weaver Park. The 12-foot-wide trail has lighting, an emergency call box, benches, a water fountain and amenity stations every half mile.
The city provides a Trail System Map, trail-use guidelines and suggested routes, as well as a bikeways plan; more than 120 miles of multi-use trails and bikeways are planned.
Planning a day out from the hotel
Cedar Hill State Park combines lake access with outdoor activities, while the city’s paved routes suit shorter trips between local destinations. The park’s DORBA trail crosses 1,200 acres and is open to hikers and bikers, but it closes when wet. Check its trail status before you set out.
From the hotel, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about 34 minutes by car, while NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is about 57 minutes away. For a day planned around outdoor stops, the one-day Cedar Hill itinerary includes a useful route-planning companion.
FAQs
Does Cedar Hill have public transportation?
STAR Transit offers Dial-A-Ride, which can be booked in advance, and STARNow for same-day trips within the Cedar Hill area. Confirm service hours and fares with STAR Transit before booking.
Can you walk between the hotel and Cedar Hill city centre?
The city centre is about a 60-minute walk from Comfort Inn, compared with about a 5-minute drive.
How much does Cedar Hill State Park cost?
The day-use fee is $7 per adult daily. Children 12 and under enter free.
Does Cedar Hill have paved trails?
Yes. Cedar Hill has paved routes including Signature Trail, Lake Ridge Trail and Mansfield Road Trail. Its official trail resources include a map and trail-use guidelines.