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Bates Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Herculaneum, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Bates Memorial 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.
What runners say about Bates Memorial Park
The playground is full of kids. There were all kinds of things to play on and climb. The walking area on the playground is made soft. There was probably 200 kids and adults on Sunday in mid Feb. It’s a popular place.
Great for walking your dog nice dog park you'll meet friendly people in the area clean and maintained
Had great adventures with grandsons...so much fun...walk thru woods...playground...festivals
Great for kids and they have a dog park you can fish the Joachim and bike trail
Trail conditions & character
“The doggie park is awesome they have areas sectioned off for different size dogs with plenty of room to run full speed.”
“I came because the description says it has walking trails which it does but they were very muddy.”
Plan your run at Bates Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofherculaneum.org
- Phone(636) 475-4447
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