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Doling Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,134 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Doling 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.
Relaxed, sprawling park offering picnic facilities, trails and an indoor pool as well as a cave.
What runners say about Doling Park
“Doling Park is a beautiful natural retreat nestled in the heart of North Springfield.”
This park is another place I grew up coming to on school field trips and birthday parties for friends. Its a little older so some of the equipment could use an update but it doesn't take away from the fun.
It's Nice Big Park Has Many Trees for Shade Plenty of Walking Trails Small Creek Has rocks nice views local History. the cave, the lake and climbing the rocks.
I go back to Doling every time because of how fun it is to roll down the hills here, and how easy it is to use a wheelchair around the paved walk ways The old cave here used to be a home, you can see the ',fridge' and the stone basin 'sink' etched into the sides Remember that fish hooks can get caught in the feet of…
Beautiful park with lots to do! Walking, Trails, Parties, Sports, Events. Beautiful views, Local History, and something to do for any age. There are a few GeoCaches nearby and this area is decent for Pokemon Go or similar games.
Trail conditions & character
“It's Nice Big Park Has Many Trees for Shade Plenty of Walking Trails Small Creek Has rocks nice views local History.”
Plan your run at Doling 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparkboard.org
- Phone+1 417-864-1049
- 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 |
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