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Deer Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Lee's Summit, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Deer Valley 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.

PavedRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly park featuring an open grassy area for activities and a playground, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Deer Valley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (104 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Nice park with a well maintained paved walking path, protected by trees, only complaint is minimal parking.”

Wonderful windy trail you feel you can get a little lost in. Tucked into lees summit off 291. Will definitely take the kids here

★★★★★ — 윌리엄스레나 , Mar 2025

Very good quit place to have your kids play and ever one was nice when they walk by , would I bring my kids again yea I would ps. You can even do a picnic while the kids play..

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Nov 2023

Fantastic walking trail. Fun park for the kids. Huge grassy area for activities. This park has got a lot going for and thats why its one of our favorites. Plus its rarely busy

★★★★★ — Trevor , May 2021

Great park for children of all ages. Pet friendly. Very nice walking trail. Shelter house with tables and a drinking fountain. Has a large port-a-potty.

★★★★★ — Cindy , Apr 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Has no restroom facilities near playground.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Nice park with a well maintained paved walking path, protected by trees, only complaint is minimal parking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Shelter house with tables and a drinking fountain.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Nice park with a well maintained paved walking path, protected by trees, only complaint is minimal parking.”

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Plan your run at Deer Valley Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofls.net
  • Phone+1 816-969-1500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 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 Deer Valley Park

1400 NE Neawanna Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

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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.