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Howdershell Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 445 Google reviews · Running trail in Hazelwood, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Howdershell 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.
Paved park featuring two playgrounds, as well as a ninja workout course, plus a tennis court and a baseball field.
What runners say about Howdershell Park
This is a pleasant park tucked away in a neighborhood. There's a wide, paved walkway looping the park, toilets, and a shelter with tables. I didn't notice a playground, per se, but there was what seemed to be an exercise / obstacle course with a spectator stand.
Great park! I've had my daughter's birthday party here twice and it's always been a good time, they have nice playground sets and a new ninja course (that I haven't tried yet) but others have seemed to enjoy it. Not much of a wow factor on beauty of the park.
Nice, small neighborhood park with walking path. Path is half mile one time around. Park has a pavillion with picnic tables, bathrooms, two playgrounds, and Ninja equipment. Plenty of parking. Parking lot is accessible from Howdershell Rd.
Always a nice park to visit, nice trail to walk and lots of stuff for the kids to do too. My dog loves all the trees there are to sniff!
Trail conditions & character
“Park has a pavillion with picnic tables, bathrooms, two playgrounds, and Ninja equipment.”
“There's a wide, paved walkway looping the park, toilets, and a shelter with tables.”
Plan your run at Howdershell 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 — reported by runners
- Websitehazelwoodmo.org
- Phone+1 314-731-0980
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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