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Dunnegan Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 559 Google reviews · Running trail in Bolivar, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Dunnegan 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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Landscaped space with picnic tables, a playground, trails, and a pond with geese and swans.

What runners say about Dunnegan Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (559 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 16 mentions

“This park offers a very peaceful and beautiful atmosphere to enjoy your day.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“I release a lot of stress here and it gives a calm I long for in time of chaos.”

There’s a trail That goes around The property. A frisbee golf course. Multiple playgrounds. Public restrooms. Lots of picnic tables. A pond and a creek. Around the park they have small grills. They have lots of benches too.

★★★★★ — Matt , Apr 2022

I have been coming here since I was a kid. It is amazing to be able to take my kids here as well! My favorite part is that the equipment is kept in good repair. I have rarely seen equipment that looked like it needed to be replaced. And the walking trails are great too!

★★★★★ — Daron , Feb 2023

This park offers a very peaceful and beautiful atmosphere to enjoy your day. We love to walk the trails and watch all of the ducks, swans, and geese at the pond. There are some beautiful peacocks wandering around, too! There are tons of little creekbeds to explore, and several pkayground areas scattered throughout.

★★★★★ — Kristina , May 2019

Dunnegan Memorial Park is so beautiful and peaceful. There’s playgrounds throughout the park. The ducks are always ready for treats and sometimes they will eat right out of your hands. The walking trail is just perfect. Love this place!

★★★★★ — Dana , Jun 2021

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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 17 mentions

“This park offers a very peaceful and beautiful atmosphere to enjoy your day.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“This park offers a very peaceful and beautiful atmosphere to enjoy your day.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The park has several playgrounds (first pavilion has the best bathrooms), a creek, pond (kids can play in the creeks but not the pond!”

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Plan your run at Dunnegan Memorial 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitebolivar.mo.us
  • Phone+1 417-326-2489

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:45 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:45 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:45 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:45 pm
Friday 7 am–8:45 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:45 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:45 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 Dunnegan Memorial Park

601 MO-83, Bolivar, MO 65613

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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.