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Cunningham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,478 Google reviews · Running trail in Joplin, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Not reported
- Distance
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cunningham 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.
Park with picnic and play areas, a walking trail, basketball courts, a butterfly garden, and a memorial pool.
What runners say about Cunningham Park
“Lovely memorial to the old hospital and all who helped clean up after tornado damage that destroyed it.”
“What a stunning, peaceful place with incredible tributes to those whose lives were lost in the Joplin tornado.”
“They have lots of shaded areas, nice walking trails and a basketball court that has bleachers and it’s own lighting (WHERE THEY DO THAT AT?”
It's a great place to go with the family or friends. There's a huge playground for the younger kids and a new basketball court for the teens and adults to use. There's also an amazing walking trail that spans around 3-4 sq.
Jopin has done an amazing job putting this park back together and representing those who lost their lives. Definitely worth the small hike around the lake and butterfly garden before lunch and our 4 hour drive home.
This is such a beautiful Memorial!!!! So happy to community has a way to go in peacefully remember the ones that were lost during this tragic at 5 tornado!!! There's actually many different levels and sceneries to this Memorial.
Great kite weather today!! We flew two kites and my son (7 yes old) played on two play grounds and swung on the swings. I especially like the cushion padded playground floor…super safe and it makes me feel safe when he’s jumping off things, falling and etc.
Trail conditions & character
“What a stunning, peaceful place with incredible tributes to those whose lives were lost in the Joplin tornado.”
“Great small park with walking trails, pavilion s, volleyball, basketball, playground equipment, restrooms, and small community pool (during the season).”
“They have lots of shaded areas, nice walking trails and a basketball court that has bleachers and it’s own lighting (WHERE THEY DO THAT AT?”
“The sink in the bathroom has no water, and they have a drinking water fountain, but there is no water as well.”
“There is plenty of parking and shaded areas as well as a nice gazebo to have a gathering.”
Plan your run at Cunningham 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitejoplinmo.org
- Phone+1 417-625-4750
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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