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Dillon Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 579 Google reviews · Running trail in Hutchinson, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dillon Nature Center'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.
Over 300 species of woody plants in a 10-acre urban nature sanctuary with walking trails.
What runners say about Dillon Nature Center
“My kids and i traveled to Hutch for Cosmosphere (totally recommend) next day wanted to enjoy the beautiful weather.”
“Easy to find, yet deep in the area to make it peaceful, serene and beautiful!”
There’s never been a time when I went to the nature center and did not absolutely love it. What a relaxing and beautiful place to spend time alone or with family. It is amazing to be blessed with the healing that nature offers.
DNC is one of my favorites places to be. It's usually not packed but there are times during the summer where weddings take place and the parking lot will be full. You can fish there. There are benches to sit and watch the pond. I like taking my dogs to walk there through the trails.
A little treasure in Hutchinson! My kids and i traveled to Hutch for Cosmosphere (totally recommend) next day wanted to enjoy the beautiful weather. Dillon Center has small indoor interactive educational area and then outdoors they have so many activities- play area for kids, pond for fishing, and nature trails.
Beautiful, tranquil gem in Hutchinson. We visited while waiting for our experience at a nearby museum. We enjoyed the indoor center, then walked around the lake and went through the childrens outside explore center. Would love to spend more time here walking and exploring. Good access for wheelchair too.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy to find, yet deep in the area to make it peaceful, serene and beautiful!”
“My kids and i traveled to Hutch for Cosmosphere (totally recommend) next day wanted to enjoy the beautiful weather.”
“From kids summer camp to garden club or walking my dogs I will say; this is quite possibly my favorite place to visit in Hutchinson.”
“It's usually not packed but there are times during the summer where weddings take place and the parking lot will be full.”
Plan your run at Dillon Nature Center
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehutchrec.com
- Phone(620) 663-7411
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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