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Harke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harke 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.
Suburban park with a large pavilion, 0.5-mile trail, soccer field, playground & BBQ & picnic area.
What runners say about Harke Park
“And 2 large bathrooms that the City keeps well stocked and Very clean.”
Came back a few months later and grounds are mowed, pavement and walking path improved. Can actually do the disc golf now.
My children (3,5,6,8,9,10) all enjoyed the park. There are things for them to make music, a telescope, among other things. All the new equipment makes it easier for most children to play. The downside is there is no fence; poles are up so maybe they'll put one in.
Harke Park is a favorite of my family! The park grounds are always well maintained. The picnic tables and bbq's are always in good repair. The gazebo is large and accommodates alot of people under its shade. My grandkids love the playground equipment! It is new and very interactive! The music play area is fantastic.
Great little cozy park with a walking/jogging track around it. Very quiet tucked away from the City noise. The eating area is a huge Gazibo , small play area is fenced in thou no need cause very little traffic . They do have VERY good handicap swings.
Trail conditions & character
“And 2 large bathrooms that the City keeps well stocked and Very clean.”
“While there a woman was walking her dog and was training him to stay.”
“I do think that it is supposed to be a park for children in wheelchair to play too but it only lets them on like three things so the design is not very good.”
Plan your run at Harke 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
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelebanonmissouri.org
- Phone+1 417-991-2222
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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