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Avery Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Troy, Missouri · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Avery 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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedRestroomsTrailhead parking

Clean, shady, family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, swings, a BBQ grill and picnic tables and shaded spots.

What runners say about Avery Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (209 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“It's nice clean small park with a walking trail that has small inclines.”

🌳 shaded & cool 10 mentions

“Nice shaded park with multiple play areas, walking path and covered area with picnic tables under.”

Nice local park. It's usually clean and plenty of options for kids and families. The parking lot lights could be a little brighter when it's darker. The walking paths are nice and the inclusive swings are great! Good meeting spot for scouts too.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Jan 2022

Aka, shade park. My wife and I, along with our two crazy boys frequent this park. There is a nice, paved walking trail, along with pavilions and grills for easy-to-host BBQ parties. The playground is kid friendly, too. Very pretty location, as it hosts countless mature trees to admire on your stroll.

★★★★★ — Jacob , Oct 2018

Nice clean park. Lots of shade tree's. Paved walking trail. Large playground. Pavilion with picnic tables. Decent parking space. It runs along Lincoln Dr which is busy, but the biggest part of the playground is away from Lincoln. Just don't let the little one's out of sight. Peaceful place.

★★★★☆ — Diane , Jun 2019

Stopped in for a quick minute to jot down some notes and really liked my first impression of the park! Nice big shade trees and freshly black topped parking lot and trails. I will definitely head there soon to take a nice walk and check out the rest of the park!

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 209 reviews →

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 10 mentions

“Nice shaded park with multiple play areas, walking path and covered area with picnic tables under.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“We only came here to eat our drive thru lunch and we were pleasantly surprised at how much larger the park was once we pulled into the parking lot.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“They have a bathroom and it's right off the main road.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“There is a nice, paved walking trail, along with pavilions and grills for easy-to-host BBQ parties.”

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Plan your run at Avery Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitecityoftroymissouri.com
  • Phone+1 636-528-4712

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Avery Park

805 Cap Au Gris St, Troy, MO 63379

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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.