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Central Green Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Lenexa, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Central Green 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Peaceful green space favored for walking and jogging via trails near a creek.

What runners say about Central Green Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (56 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Very scenic walking area, looking forward to walking more on these trails”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Absolutely love this park! Great loop for running or walking and being next to water and greenery the whole time, yet right near the new City Center.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Very quiet and has access to the trail that leads to Shawnee Mission Park, if you're feeling a longer walk/run.”

This was a cute space, I visited in the off season, pre-spring, so everything’s dead and the grass had not been tended to or trimmed back so it was not very aesthetically pleasing…I’m new to town so hopefully this spring it will be tended to and look as pretty as the pictures I found online.

★★★★☆ — Jenny , Mar 2025

I came across this oasis in the concrete city as I was out for a walk. There are some gems hidden in the vast concrete realm, that is Lenexa, and it was a pleasure to sit and enjoy the sun and birdsong, as well as the occasional dragonfly.

★★★★☆ — Stephen , Jul 2023

Absolutely love this park! Great loop for running or walking and being next to water and greenery the whole time, yet right near the new City Center. The greenspace is great for frisbee or hanging out on nice days.

★★★★★ — Brandon , Mar 2019

Nice little green space near downtown lenexa. Not really a kid playground but a lice place to walk or enjoy a little time outside if you're already there.

★★★★☆ — David , Aug 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Very scenic walking area, looking forward to walking more on these trails”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“its great for dog walking and site seeing”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Very quiet and has access to the trail that leads to Shawnee Mission Park, if you're feeling a longer walk/run.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“I came across this oasis in the concrete city as I was out for a walk.”

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Plan your run at Central Green 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.
  • Websitelenexa.com
  • Phone+1 913-477-7100

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Central Green Park

W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.