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Corporate Woods Founders Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 461 Google reviews · Running trail in Overland Park, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
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- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Corporate Woods Founders 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.
Recreational park featuring forested trails, a splash fountain & an open field for picnics & events.
What runners say about Corporate Woods Founders Park
“There are many beautiful spots right off the path where you can pause to take in the view or listen to the water.”
“The trails are peaceful and surrounded by nature, with the creek running alongside much of the path.”
An extremely beautiful section of the Indian Creek Trail located inside the Corporate Woods business park. However, it's probably best to think of this park more as the good trailhead to the Indian Creek Trail than as a full-on park because while this is a beautiful, easy, and safe area is to park your car or start a…
A bit noisy since near I435. Scenic and tranquil. This park is just worth it for: walking, jogging, and cycling.
Very nice park squeezed into the middle of a busy city. The concrete paths are a bit dark at night time, so bringing a flashlight or some fun glowsticks if you're going on a night walk is advised. Feels safe and fresh, good "escape" from the rest of the bustle in town.
Corporate Woods Founders’ Park is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride. The trails are peaceful and surrounded by nature, with the creek running alongside much of the path. There’s even a small weir along the creek that adds a nice touch to the scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“There are many beautiful spots right off the path where you can pause to take in the view or listen to the water.”
“The concrete paths are a bit dark at night time, so bringing a flashlight or some fun glowsticks if you're going on a night walk is advised.”
Plan your run at Corporate Woods Founders 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteopkansas.org
- Phone+1 913-895-6000
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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