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Hobby Hill West Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 551 Google reviews · Running trail in Gladstone, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hobby Hill West 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.
Park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables, and a butterfly memory garden.
What runners say about Hobby Hill West Park
“The park was clean and in good shape.”
“Gorgeous park, well planned and maintained.”
“There are quite a few options for kids of all ages and the park equipment for play is unique.”
Nice park to walk around. Lots to do for all ages and nice scenery. The walking trail ya around 1/2 mile and surrounded by a nice frisbee golf course. The trail is dog friendly for those looking to walk their dog or other pet.
We went when it was way too cold so did not last long, but the playgrounds are great and we can’t wait to try the little trail.
I really loved this park! From the playground to the butterfly garden, the walking trails and the creek. It has everything I want in a park. No doubt that I'll be back here a lot!
My twin nephews had the best time riding their scooters along the path the hills are very slight there's mostly flat Grande circling around a huge bridge that runs by a pond with ducks and geese. There's a new climb. And we are really looking forward to the blooms at the section of the park that is a butterfly garden.
Trail conditions & character
“Hobby Hill has accessible parking, restrooms, a small pavilion with cover and picnic tables.”
“And that is pet friendly, with water at certain times of the year available as dog drinking fountains.”
“Hobby Hill has accessible parking, restrooms, a small pavilion with cover and picnic tables.”
“Hobby Hill has accessible parking, restrooms, a small pavilion with cover and picnic tables.”
“And that is pet friendly, with water at certain times of the year available as dog drinking fountains.”
“Hobby Hill has accessible parking, restrooms, a small pavilion with cover and picnic tables.”
Plan your run at Hobby Hill West 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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitegladstone.mo.us
- Phone+1 816-436-2200
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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