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Conway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Creve Coeur, Missouri · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Conway 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.

PavedLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Manicured land offering an out-and-back walking path and a lake as well as tennis courts.

What runners say about Conway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (182 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful park, great place for children, pickleball, a dog walk, or just enjoy some time by the lake with the ducks.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 5 mentions

“Beautiful park, great place for children, pickleball, a dog walk, or just enjoy some time by the lake with the ducks.”

Conway park is an undulating landscaped park and as you walk you think uphill and down dale! Has a small lake with a fountain in the middle! Benches and stools are adequately interspersed to provide rest! A huge dog park runs parallel to the walking path ! But all dogs I saw today preferred to walk outside!

★★★★★ — Neerja , Jul 2022

A large park with lush green grass, children play area, long enough walk trail, a fountain inside small pond, lots of ducks and overall a very peaceful green area. You can visit here for an evening walk whenever you feel like.

★★★★★ — Punit , Jun 2022

This is a beautifully maintained park with a nice paved walking path that is an out-and-back with a loop around a small pond. It has a nice playground, some tennis courts, a dog park, and several picnic areas. The only downside is that the parking lot is quite small.

★★★★★ — Frecky , Sep 2020

I wouldn't have thought there was a spacious and beautiful park nestled adjacent to the highway but this park is a hidden Gem, complete with walking trails, a lake with fountain, an enclosed separate dog park, and a playground .

★★★★★ — Peggy , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 182 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 18 mentions

“Beautiful park, great place for children, pickleball, a dog walk, or just enjoy some time by the lake with the ducks.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“This is a beautifully maintained park with a nice paved walking path that is an out-and-back with a loop around a small pond.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The restrooms were open when I visited in February (still winter).”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful park, great place for children, pickleball, a dog walk, or just enjoy some time by the lake with the ducks.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“If you have kids there is a great playground right by the parking lot.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Conway Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecreve-coeur.org
  • Phone(314) 872-2570

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

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 Conway Park

12301 Conway Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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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.