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Jesse James Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 Google reviews · Running trail in Kearney, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Jesse James 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Park for walking, picnics and trout fishing, plus a playground.

What runners say about Jesse James Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (566 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The dog park here is well maintained and easy to use.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Walking trails, beautiful trees, play area, soccer fields, and fishing opportunity.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The various slides keep all ages entertained.”

Wow, can’t say enough about this place! So much activity going on here! The walking trails are the best, disc golf, soccer fields, ball fields, trout pond and a dog park!

★★★★★ — Lcolby , Apr 2023

We decided to check out this park. I've never been here. Me and my 3 sons decided to try trout fishing. Parking wasn't great, but afterwards I realized people just parked in the grass, next time I'll be able to park closer to where I fish. We fished a few hours and caught 9, we decided to leave to have lunch.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Feb 2024

My Dog & I came to the Bark Park so he could run around a bit. Grogu always enjoys it. The only con i have would be that the 'large dog's' side can get/be/stay wet in the middle where it slopes down. I see you guys planted a tree on that side. Much, much appreciated. I would like to see a couple more.

★★★★★ — Spida , Jun 2026

This park is beautiful. It has so many amenities for public use including an awesome park, soccer fields, long walking trail, disc golf course, fishing pond abundant and restocked often with fish, plus the amphitheater and more. What a blessing this park is to our community.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 566 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“The walking trails are the best, disc golf, soccer fields, ball fields, trout pond and a dog park!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Walking trails, beautiful trees, play area, soccer fields, and fishing opportunity.”

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Plan your run at Jesse James 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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

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 Jesse James Park

3001 MO-33, Kearney, MO 64060

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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.