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Hyde Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 797 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Hyde 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.

Lit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsWater

Park with facilities for baseball, tennis, and skateboarding, plus a playground and splash pad.

What runners say about Hyde Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (797 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Fortunately the splash pad got them all clean again!”

Very nice park. The playground equipment is suitable for young children too which is good for my family, I dont have to worry as much about my 3 year old getting hurt and he gets to be more independent. There are plenty of spots to set up parties or picnics. The walking path is also kept in great condition.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Sep 2022

We went to look at the Christmas lights and were not disappointed! They were so well done and we almost had the park to ourselves. It was magical to wander, looking at the lights (although a tad chilly). The park, though in the dark, seemed well cared for and nicely lit.

★★★★★ — J , Dec 2019

We use this park for a family reunion. It was very nice and clean in the picnic area.The bathrooms are getting pretty old and they could really use some Updating. The electrical worked fine. If you have somebody who can't walk well?

★★★★★ — Hilary , May 2023

Nice park with a great play structure and paved walking paths several spots with picnic tables and benches. During the summer the splash pad is fun. Has easy parking and usually has a bathroom. (Currently under construction).

★★★★★ — Kathleen , Oct 2024

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Great Park what's nice families I never know if a bathroom is open the bathroom is very far from the playground.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“We went to look at the Christmas lights and were not disappointed!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Restrooms, drinking fountains, playground equipment, grass, shade, table & chairs, non slip cushion pad.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Hyde 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.
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitestjoemo.info
  • Phone+1 816-271-5500
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–8 pm
Sunday 10 am–8 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 Hyde Park

402 E Hyde Park Ave, St Joseph, MO 64504

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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.