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Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 310 Google reviews · Running trail in Creve Coeur, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial 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.
Large area featuring a playground for toddlers and older kids, plus tennis courts, slides, swings, soccer fields, picnic facilities and a walking trail.
What runners say about Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial Park
“A beautiful park in Creve Coeur, with big slides for kids, tennis courts and a walking trail with open playground.”
This is a small park of less than 7 acres that appears to be very popular with families. There's a paved trail of about 1/2 mile as well as tennis courts that look to be in excellent condition and just as popular as the playground. The trail itself is kind of boring and doesn't have much shade.
This park has a great playground with huge slides. There is a smaller playground for younger kids with a cool dinosaur shaped slide. There are 3 tennis courts in shabby condition. It has public restrooms and a pavilion with picnic tables and barbecue pits. And there is a large open field to run and play in.
Big playground with lots to do. They have regular swings, a baby swing, and a disability swing. There are lots of slides and other equipment. The other park patrons were friendly and nice to my niece and I. Parking lot isn't a far walk from the playground.
A beautiful park in Creve Coeur, with big slides for kids, tennis courts and a walking trail with open playground. A nice park for family fun, few picnic tables and a shelter!
Trail conditions & character
“There are tennis courts, two decent kids play areas, an open area big enough for soccer, bathrooms, water fountain, several small grills, but only one gazebo.”
“There's a paved trail of about 1/2 mile as well as tennis courts that look to be in excellent condition and just as popular as the playground.”
“Great playground and the park is beautiful with a nice parking path.”
“There are tennis courts, two decent kids play areas, an open area big enough for soccer, bathrooms, water fountain, several small grills, but only one gazebo.”
Plan your run at Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecreve-coeur.org
- Phone(314) 432-3961
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5:45 PM |
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