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Jackson County Parks + Rec
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,588 Google reviews · Running trail in Blue Springs, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jackson County Parks + Rec'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.
Fishing & boating on 2 lakes, campgrounds, native animal enclosure, soccer & model airplane fields.
What runners say about Jackson County Parks + Rec
“I mean, they do a good job of keeping the lake clean and my family enjoys our time on the water.”
“There are several benches and picnic tables overlooking the lake, which provides a gorgeous view of the area.”
It is a nice big park you can fish, bike, and hike on well maintained trails. Some of fishing spots even have picnic tables nearby.
Came here for a family gathering. The picnic tables and grill were nice. The playground equipment was great for the kids. Actual bathrooms with running water would be a welcome improvement, but the porta potties were adequate.
Trail conditions & character
“There are several benches and picnic tables overlooking the lake, which provides a gorgeous view of the area.”
“Actual bathrooms with running water would be a welcome improvement, but the porta potties were adequate.”
Plan your run at Jackson County Parks + Rec
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemakeyourdayhere.com
- Phone(816) 503-4800
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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