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C of E Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Emporia, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from C of E 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.
Former grounds of the College of Emporia with a pond, trees, and grassy areas, popular for walking.
What runners say about C of E Park
“Clean, usually safe to walk, used to walk our dog, she's gone now passed away, she loved the walks”
“Beautiful water fountain in the spring thru fall.”
“It is a quiet area but it isn't uncommon to run into a few other people out for a stroll.”
Beautiful gem of a park! Wonderful mixture of open park and Arboretum with nice little spin turn around at the end of the walk way.
Quiet little park with paved sidewalk that goes through out. Good for walking dogs, riding a bike with little kids, or just walking or jogging. A few well placed benches to rest, well maintained with a small wooded area and a pond.
Nice place to walk, great scenery and feels open af. A must see and great for daily steps!
If your looking for a park to take your kids for a playground, this isn't it. BUT, it is a pleasant place to go none the less. With a winding sidewalk that encircles a small pond and cuts through a small area of trees and then proceeds past a couple of flower gardens (which admittedly could use a bit more TLC) and…
Trail conditions & character
“Usually lush green surroundings with some floral touches addes in, mowed grass and a descent view of some sky.”
“It is a quiet area but it isn't uncommon to run into a few other people out for a stroll.”
“It features a clean and new walking path, a few benches for resting, and a water fountain.”
“I live very close to C of E Park, and it is a great place to take a walk, look at flowers/nature, or walk a dog.”
“Quiet little park with paved sidewalk that goes through out.”
Plan your run at C of E 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteemporiaks.gov
- Phone(620) 341-4365
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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