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J.R. Martin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 415 Google reviews · Running trail in Republic, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from J.R. Martin 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.
Popular community park featuring a playground, walking trails and picnic spots.
What runners say about J.R. Martin Park
“Beautiful park and the train going by every once in a while is actually kinda nice .”
Love this park bc it is so big and I can walk all 4 of my dogs and have plenty of room to do so.
Nice little spot with a great playground, pavilion and walking path. Plenty of parking. A good place to take the kids, walk your pup, or get in a little exercise.
Pretty open park, good playground equipment, and decent paced walking trails.
My wife did the reindeer run at this park. It was great. I loved the set up.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park and the train going by every once in a while is actually kinda nice .”
“they have onsite restrooms(Not Portapodies/john house/whatever you may call them) :-P.”
“Love this park bc it is so big and I can walk all 4 of my dogs and have plenty of room to do so.”
“They even have accessible swings for kids who have limited mobility.”
Plan your run at J.R. Martin 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websiterepublicmo.com
- Phone(417) 732-3100
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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