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Franklin Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 469 Google reviews · Running trail in Prairie Village, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Franklin 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.
Fitness trails in a woodsy setting with a playground, ball fields & a large picnic pavilion.
What runners say about Franklin Park
“Great place for a picnic or a run!”
“The park is beautifully maintained with wide open green spaces, mature shade trees, and a peaceful atmosphere that’s perfect for walks, picnics, or just getting outside.”
Nice loop trail with multiple play grounds. Great parking options on both sides. Multiple fields as well. Great place for a picnic or a run!
Great little park near the intersection of Roe and Somerset. Lots of jungle gym equipment that seems safe and maintained. Swings, tire swing, and public restrooms are also available. Covered and uncovered picnic benches and walking benches spread out throughout the concourse.
Excellent shade. Plenty of community toys to play with. Creek was so refreshing to play with but beware of hornets. Great accessibility for younger toddlers. You might want to bring a change of clothes.
Wonderful park with lots for the kids to do, including some splashing in a running creek and small waterfall! The play area is shaded most of the time with just a few patches of sun midday. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Trail conditions & character
“The park is beautifully maintained with wide open green spaces, mature shade trees, and a peaceful atmosphere that’s perfect for walks, picnics, or just getting outside.”
“Swings, tire swing, and public restrooms are also available.”
“The only potential downside is finding parking when it's busy.”
“The half-mile walking trail is great for getting some exercise with your dog, and there’s plenty of room to explore.”
Plan your run at Franklin 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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- Phone+1 913-381-6464
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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