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Foster Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,094 Google reviews · Running trail in Kokomo, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Access
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Confirmed from Foster 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.

RestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Public green space featuring picnic areas, baseball and basketball courts, plus playgrounds. Walking trails are also on hand, and concerts are staged regularly.

What runners say about Foster Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,094 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous park - no matter what the season or weather.”

Absolutely gorgeous park - no matter what the season or weather...plenty of beauty to see, and very handicap accessible. Check out the giant whale or the walk bridge over the river! Plenty of parking and plenty to do!

★★★★★ — Steve , Jan 2021

This is a great city park to have small concerts at. Several kids play areas, tennis, skate area and just walking distance from the city pool. Theirs a small strip mall area across the street.

★★★★★ — James , Sep 2025

Attended a free concert over the weekend at the Art Pavilion in the park. Parking is at the opposite end of where the the pavilion is, but it offers a pleasant walk through the park.

★★★★★ — Seaka , Sep 2025

Nice playground for kids a skate park, tennis courts, pickle ball courts and more. We have been here for multiple free community concerts throughout the years. There have been several community events that we have also attended throughout the years. The Preforming Arts Pavilion is awesome for this community.

★★★★★ — Steve , Oct 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Parking is at the opposite end of where the the pavilion is, but it offers a pleasant walk through the park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There was plenty of rides and games ,and the restrooms were pretty clean.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Foster 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofkokomo.org
  • Phone+1 765-236-0251
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–11 pm
Tuesday 8 am–11 pm
Wednesday 8 am–11 pm
Thursday 8 am–11 pm
Friday 8 am–11 pm
Saturday 8 am–11 pm
Sunday 8 am–11 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 Foster Park

Kokomo, Indiana

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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.