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Brown Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Running trail in Merriam, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brown 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 Brown Memorial Park
For being a brand new setup there the little walking trail is nice, but I wish it was a bit bigger. My kids (11,10,6) are addicted to it, because it's not just standard equipment. All climbing and moving. It's a very neat concept that keeps them busy. The creek bed on the back side is fun for walking around as well!
Nice little neighborhood park. The playground is great for younger kids that like to climb. Also has a swing set. There is a gazebo you can reserve and some picnic tables with grills. Jr tennis court and basketball court on the back side. There is a walking trail but it is not a loop.
Best park in my general area & so many major improvements. Wish tennis court was still there but, I'll never forget my first kiss back in 84' with Angie Wright. Lol!!! My son loves the park and the equipment. He never seen the old-school stuff & the creek running through the middle. Amazing improvements...
There is a creek to explore, an updated play set, picnic table and asphalt walking path. It's perfect.
Trail conditions & character
“Couple of shortcomings- parking is limited and the playground does not have much shade.”
“Has port o potties not a permanent bathroom structure.”
Plan your run at Brown Memorial 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemerriam.org
- Phone(913) 322-5550
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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