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Greentree Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Kirkwood, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Greentree 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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Spacious, riverside, greenway park for walking, biking, and boating.

What runners say about Greentree Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Enjoyable greenway bike ride, though this beginning section is the least scenic.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“It's great for biking, hiking, jogging, and taking the dog for a walk.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Quiet, relatively flat, well paved tail near the river with a lot of shade.”

Enjoyable greenway bike ride, though this beginning section is the least scenic. The Valley Park side is a bit nicer and has a single track mountain bike trail parallel to the Greenway for a small section. Overall, the greenway is nice and wide and has plenty of shade.

★★★★★ — Scott , May 2022

Beautiful Greenway with river views along the way and a number of nice benches. Great path for biking, running, roller blading, etc. Most of the blacktop surface is pretty smooth and would be fine for scooters and roller blades but there are a few patches that get rough where the older blacktop is worn.

★★★★★ — Peter , Oct 2021

Had a great walk along the River with my bestie and found these tracks!! I LOVE SPRING!

★★★★★ — Jessica , Apr 2020

Right by my work place. I stop there often. Fly my drone. Walk with camera looking for wildlife.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Apr 2019

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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 6 mentions

“Enjoyable greenway bike ride, though this beginning section is the least scenic.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Quiet, relatively flat, well paved tail near the river with a lot of shade.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Quiet, relatively flat, well paved tail near the river with a lot of shade.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“It's great for biking, hiking, jogging, and taking the dog for a walk.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Quiet, relatively flat, well paved tail near the river with a lot of shade.”

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Plan your run at Greentree Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitekirkwoodparksandrec.org
  • Phone+1 314-822-5855

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Greentree Park

2150 Marshall Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122

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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.