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Heritage Forest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Lenexa, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heritage Forest 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 Heritage Forest Park
“Quiet and beautiful park to escape during the day any time of the year.”
Beautiful walking trail through the woods! One of the best walking trails in Lenexa!
I enjoyed the walking trails and nature. The area is very clean, with little hidden gems all around in trees and area. The park is nice, but little ones can only play on half it and use 1 🛝 slide. The park info sign does recommend 5 and up. I am very satisfied with the walking area which my son loved.
Beautiful walking trail! Took a stroll beside the creek with my kiddo and we enjoyed finding oddly shaped trees, a bridge to play under, and plenty of creepy-crawlies.
Beautiful, but who planted all of the flowers? We loved pointing out all of the "decorations tucked in along the path. Thank you for those!
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet and beautiful park to escape during the day any time of the year.”
Plan your run at Heritage Forest 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.
- Websitelenexa.com
- Phone+1 913-477-7100
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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