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Big Spring Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 854 Google reviews · Running trail in Neosho, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Spring 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.
Well-kept park with a cave, plus a waterfall, wading pool and fishing.
What runners say about Big Spring Park
“It was on the smaller side for a waterfall but it's a clean and well maintained little spring I was happy to check off my bucket list!”
“This was my second time visiting this park and it's just as beautiful in the winter as it is in the summer.”
“Big spring Park turns into a quiet sanctuary a place of Peace where you can go and think.”
“I definitely recommend very scenic and family friendly!”
This was my second time visiting this park and it's just as beautiful in the winter as it is in the summer. I love the waterfall and the crystal clear spring that runs through it. I also enjoy watching the trout and ducks.
Small park in town. Part of an estate it looks like. Wading pool in summer, playground, and a nice walk along the water. Perfect picnic spot.
My friend and I were visiting Neosho over Mother’s Day weekend; we drove into “downtown” Neosho and stopped at Big Spring Park for a picnic lunch. It’s a very cool little park, just a couple of blocks from the downtown area. It had lovely spots for picnic tables; fully functional bathrooms (yay!
Early morning walks, specially on days after it's rained. Big spring Park turns into a quiet sanctuary a place of Peace where you can go and think. And on the flip side of that if there's a lot of families out there which there are some time feel free to grab your kids and join the fun your children will make friends…
Trail conditions & character
“It was on the smaller side for a waterfall but it's a clean and well maintained little spring I was happy to check off my bucket list!”
“Hiking trails, natural springs, caves, kids swimming pool, playground, restrooms, picnic tables, stage and lots of flora and fauna.”
“Big spring Park turns into a quiet sanctuary a place of Peace where you can go and think.”
Plan your run at Big Spring 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteneoshomo.gov
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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