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Crane Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Derby, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Crane 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.

ShadedQuiet

Park with a playground for children, picnic tables, and benches.

What runners say about Crane Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (49 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Nice park, quiet with shelters and grills”

Great shaded park for babies and kids to play. There are two baby swings, a little rocking horse, a few slides, a teeter toter, and a few other things. There are no walking paths, but other than that, I love this park.

★★★★★ — Sheena , Jul 2023

I love this little park and it's walking distance from my grandparent's house. There is a nice walking trail and great toys to play with. :)

★★★★★ — The , Jun 2018

We used to ride BMX bikes here in the 90's. Iconic Derby BMX trail park that has seen better days. Still worth checking out.

★★★★★ — Dominic , Jul 2025

Honestly, for the quick peak I took it was very cozy, pet friendly and had some unique trails ntm the creek!

★★★★☆ — Kohai , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 49 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Nice park, quiet with shelters and grills”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Great little park with lots of shade, toys, places to sit, have a party, or even ride the hills on your bike.”

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Plan your run at Crane 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • Websitederbyweb.com
  • Phone+1 316-788-0301

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 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 Crane Park

1012 Marguerite Pkwy, Derby, KS 67037

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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.