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Century Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Excelsior Springs, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Century 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.
Clean playground situated near a pond, with trails and scenic views.
What runners say about Century Park
“It is always very clean and well maintained and has a variety of things for age groups to play on and places to sit and eat as well as walk and fish”
“Other than that, it's a beautiful park with a great little trail.”
I am so glad they built this park! We walk here with our daughter regularly and she loves it. It's not a big playground, but there are plenty of things for her to do, and I like that I can sit on the bench and see her without having to walk all over the place like at Penguin Park.
It's a great place to take your kids to play. The only thing I don't like about it, is that it is so close to a major roadway. I know, as a parent, it is my responsibility to watch my kids, but it's a downhill slope. Literally. I worry that a kid might roll down it and right onto 69 Hwy.
I love this little park. There's a paved path to the pond and a few benches a long the way. I like to go here for fishing and the playground for the little ones to play on is nice. It helps give them something to do when they get bored with fishing.
Separate spot for small and large dogs. Good rules with licensed and registered digs. Lots of room for pets to run and play with others. Places for parents to sit comfort ably. And restrooms. Clean and great location
Trail conditions & character
“Other than that, it's a beautiful park with a great little trail.”
“The parking lot is small and porta-potties are available.”
“The parking lot is small and porta-potties are available.”
Plan your run at Century Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitees-prcc.com
- Phone+1 816-630-1040
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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