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Eddie Raper Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Excelsior Springs, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Eddie Raper 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.
What runners say about Eddie Raper Park
“It is a small park but well kept and nice.”
Nice park well kept. The playground isn't super large but lots of green play space for soccer, T-ball and just running around. The restrooms are open seasonally and are nothing fancy but are nice to have!
This is a neat little park. There are some hidden trails that wind through the woods. I love this place. Ball fields are good
Trail conditions & character
“The restrooms are open seasonally and are nothing fancy but are nice to have!”
Plan your run at Eddie Raper Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websiteesparksrec.com
- Phone+1 816-630-1040
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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