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Cates Creek Greenway/Jefferson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Liberty, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cates Creek Greenway/Jefferson 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 Cates Creek Greenway/Jefferson Park
I give it 5 stars because I grew up here on Beauregarde circle. The creek running through is where you would find us playing everyday. The woods surrounding are really nice and my cousins used to grow weed out there 30 years ago.
We really enjoy Cates Creek Parkway Trail. The paved trail is just off Hwy 291 on the south side of Liberty, Mo. It’s a beautiful walkway tucked in town. The birds were singing and the creek winds through the narrow park.
Grew up in this creek back in the 80's ♥ Nice to see it has a name and trail. That Concrete tunnel used to ice up and we play hockey there. Good ol days 😎
Trail conditions & character
“The paved trail is just off Hwy 291 on the south side of Liberty, Mo.”
Plan your run at Cates Creek Greenway/Jefferson 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelibertymissouri.gov
- Phone(816) 439-4360
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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