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Chisholm Creek South Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Wichita, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chisholm Creek South 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 Chisholm Creek South Park
“Wonderful and picturesque walking trails in nature yet in an urban setting.”
“It has that same calm, grounded feeling where everything slows down and you can actually breathe.”
No dogs allowed.. No bikes allowed .. We brought our dogs and didn't know. Stupid rule. The trails are pretty neat tho.
I’ve lived in Wichita my whole life and never knew this place existed—Chisholm Creek Park South honestly feels like a hidden piece of heaven right in the city. Walking the trails through prairie grass, wetlands, and creekside paths instantly reminded me of hiking in Washington.
Wonderful and picturesque walking trails in nature yet in an urban setting.
Before I started walking with a walker, I would walk the trails at Chisholm Creek Park. It is so pretty and peaceful. I always felt so relaxed and at ease when I would go there. Check out Chisholm Creek Park. May God bless you always! Love peace and Light Bily Curless 😇
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful and picturesque walking trails in nature yet in an urban setting.”
“It’s quiet, natural, and surprisingly peaceful—exactly what I didn’t know I needed.”
Plan your run at Chisholm Creek South Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewichita.gov
- Phone+1 316-268-4361
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 am |
| Friday | 6 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 6 am–12 am |
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