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Carondelet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,360 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 Carondelet 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.
City green space with 2 small stocked fishing ponds, one with pergolas shading the docks.
What runners say about Carondelet Park
“Overall, Carondelet offers a beautiful setting to relax and connect with nature, and I found it to be a fantastic area to explore.”
“The parks surrounding the lakes create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for strolls or simply unwinding in nature.”
“It is without question my favorite park for walking my dogs.”
Great park in the middle of South City. Wonderful loop paved walking/running trail around the perimeter of the park. Picturesque lake and pavillion in the center. Lots of parking. Great option to get some some time with nature without leaving the city.
Love this park and so does my pup! It's a great place to walk. The ducks at the pond are so happy and sweet to watch! There's plenty of good walking paths throughout the park, benches, shade trees in the spring and summer. Or recent visit was in January after a heavy winter snow storm.
A fantastic park in deep South City. In most towns this would be considered a primo park, but due to the other great urban parks in STL, Carondelet is an unfortunately third banana. Unless there is an event going on, this is the most tame of the big three. Very relaxing with a lot of space to spread out.
The neighborhood has such a lovely charm, especially the lakes, which are filled with ducks and other wildlife. The parks surrounding the lakes create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for strolls or simply unwinding in nature. I appreciated the well-maintained paths and green spaces that invite you to enjoy the outdoors.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, Carondelet offers a beautiful setting to relax and connect with nature, and I found it to be a fantastic area to explore.”
“It is without question my favorite park for walking my dogs.”
“The parks surrounding the lakes create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for strolls or simply unwinding in nature.”
“Horseshoe Lake is much more rustic with only a few paved paths along the rim.”
Plan your run at Carondelet 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitestlouis-mo.gov
- Phone+1 314-289-5300
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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