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Bella Fontaine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bella Fontaine 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.
Grassy, kid-friendly park with hiking trails, plus a playground and a tennis court.
What runners say about Bella Fontaine Park
“Surprisingly nice park in North County with a pond, clean bathrooms, 2 playgrounds, ballfields, basketball and Tennis courts.”
“It was quiet, & enjoyable for our families BBQ.”
I was pleasantly surprised by the trail that connected the park to Bella Fontaine West. I guess I never took the trail that I took this particular day. I rode my bike on the trail. It was mostly flat, which is what I wanted. Most if it was well shaded and well manicured.
Beautiful park with lots of amenities and a sprawling greenspace. There is a really nice paved path around the park that joins up with great river greenway trails. There are at least two bridges over the creek that both have pretty views.
Excellent hiking trail. Historical Markers explaining exciting history of this famous Fort. Something for everyone. Family oriented with an opportunity to experience raw nature and interesting History about Lewis & Clark Expedition.
Surprisingly nice park in North County with a pond, clean bathrooms, 2 playgrounds, ballfields, basketball and Tennis courts. The playground has a swing for baby and adult. Plus there are several pages trails with fitness stations. I was there in February and the bathrooms were open and clean.
Trail conditions & character
“Surprisingly nice park in North County with a pond, clean bathrooms, 2 playgrounds, ballfields, basketball and Tennis courts.”
“I really didn't know it was there but I enjoyed the privacy and cleaness of the park itself and liked the private parking”
“Love the park dont care for random dogs roaming though.”
“It was quiet, & enjoyable for our families BBQ.”
“There is a really nice paved path around the park that joins up with great river greenway trails.”
Plan your run at Bella Fontaine Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitestlouiscountymo.gov
- Phone(314) 615-4386
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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