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Dennis Scivally Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 212 Google reviews · Running trail in Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Dennis Scivally 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.

ShadedScenicRestroomsWater

Small park featuring a playground, picnic shelter, and a stone bridge over a creek.

What runners say about Dennis Scivally Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (212 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“As one of the sharpy artists aptly and courageously proclaims, the pit toilet is very clean and well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Small beautiful park with a small creek with bridge.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Small size park with lots of shady tree cover and a stone bridge crossing over a small creek.”

This park is very beautiful! It has lots of shade and space and is a great place for pictures! There is a small brick bridge, steps on a hill and other small picturesque areas!There is a small area for children to play and it's in a nice neighborhood! These are homecoming pics a few weeks ago.

★★★★☆ — Milcah , Nov 2021

This park was really cool bc they have a creek that runs through it that youre able to enjoy while standing on the bridge above, or walking the creek below. Not sure how far the creek flows but there are spots that are pretty decently deep and it seems to keep going in both directions quite far. There is a playground.

★★★★★ — Bobbie , Apr 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Small beautiful park with a small creek with bridge.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There are no bathrooms, just a few portapotties.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Small size park with lots of shady tree cover and a stone bridge crossing over a small creek.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“They have a grill, water fountain and lots of shade!”

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Plan your run at Dennis Scivally 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofcapegirardeau.org
  • Phone(573) 339-6340

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 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 Dennis Scivally Park

2428 Cape Rock Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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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.