HomeMissouriWashington › James W. Rennick Riverfront Park

James W. Rennick Riverfront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 553 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from James W. Rennick Riverfront 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Riverfront park with barbecues, picnic tables, a boat ramp and a playground.

What runners say about James W. Rennick Riverfront Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (553 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful walking trailing, great river scene, lots of pictures options, playground for the kids”

Great river front trail. There are plenty of picnic tables to stop and have lunch or just watch the river go by. Sunset on the River Front is a great way to enjoy the evening with food and music.

★★★★★ — Do , May 2024

Such a lovely relaxing place to sit and read, eat, talk , ride bikes or walk. Now a little park where the kids can play as well. It is so very well kept, clean and accessible. We have countless hours of fun here.

★★★★★ — Ask , Jul 2023

Pretty nice park! They finally have a playground. It's nice to watch boats go by on the river. It's a beautiful spot to just chill or have a picnic. Very nice walking trails too. I rode my bike around while my kiddos played on the playground. I saw a broken down boat get towed. Fun tunes!

★★★★★ — Brandy , May 2023

Beautiful walking trailing, great river scene, lots of pictures options, playground for the kids

★★★★★ — Jason , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 553 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Beautiful walking trailing, great river scene, lots of pictures options, playground for the kids”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Playground, pavilions, port a potty & lots of parking.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at James W. Rennick Riverfront 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 636-390-1080

Hours

Monday 6 am–12 am
Tuesday 6 am–12 am
Wednesday 6 am–12 am
Thursday 6 am–12 am
Friday 6 am–12 am
Saturday 6 am–12 am
Sunday 6 am–12 am

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 James W. Rennick Riverfront Park

Washington, Missouri

Get directions

Running trails near Washington

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Rotary Riverfront Trails

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Washington, MO

Paved

under a mile away

All Abilities Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 420 reviews

Washington, MO

Spacious park featuring slides, jungle gyms, and climbing walls for children of all ages.

1.3 miles away

Miller-Post Nature Reserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Washington, MO

Scenic

1.4 miles away

Schulze Nature Preserve

4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Washington, MO

1.2 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Looping hiking trails (some industrial in proximity) through woods and over streams.

2.6 miles away

Clearview Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Union, MO

9 miLoopPavedScenic

8.8 miles away

Veterans Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews

Union, MO

9.7 miles away

All running trails in Washington, MO →

Nearby towns

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.