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Jay Dix Station
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jay Dix Station'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.
Neighborhood park offering a bike track, a playground, a skateboarding area, and an outdoor gym.
What runners say about Jay Dix Station
Pretty and well cared for. Also right off a walking trail which was nice as well.
This park is great! It’s right off the trail so you can bike to it from your home if you have trail access. My daughter absolutely loved the slides and the swings. In addition, it was a solidly built play set. We will be back here many more times with the warmer weather on the way.
Wonderful little playground for kids. We love the shaded walking trail and easy to access parking lot. I love the option of starting here and going either direction for a walk, run or bike ride.
They have added and done a lot of work to this park. They've added new swings and play equipment. Also a basketball court. Added ramps for bikes (not so much for skateboarders, for its all dirt and planked wood). This is also an access point to get on the KT trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Park also has a playground, pavilion that can be reserved, mountain bike skills course, outdoor exercise equipment, basketball court, restrooms on east side of the road.”
“Thanks to the sheltered picnic tables, public restroom, and drinking fountain we’ve been able to spend hours and hours here even on hot summer days.”
“The Jax Dix Station entrance includes a restroom, drinking fountains, parking lot, and soccer fields.”
“It’s accessible via a tunnel (which the kiddos love playing in), but you’ll likely need to accompany them whenever nature calls!”
Plan your run at Jay Dix Station
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, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitecomo.gov
- Phone+1 573-874-7460
- Social Facebook
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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