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Kanza Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 299 Google reviews · Running trail in Ottawa, Kansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Kanza 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.
Park featuring a playground, a frisbee golf course and picnic tables.
What runners say about Kanza Park
“A few others walking and jogging, riding bikes, playing disc golfer, a few families playing and dog walkers too.”
I would watch the kids when they go up the stairs to the slide. It's pretty steep and open, so little ones can fall, but the rest of the park is pretty sized well for little one otherwise. I didn't feel like I had to follow them around too much.
the playground equipment is decent. Just wish there was more of a variety for younger kids. It's a lovely walk for Walkers and bikers. Especially those with children in strollers.
This is a wonderful park the children have so much space to play and a wonderful play ground my son and I rode our bikes around the park as there is a great bike and trail ride that goes through it we passed couples walking their dogs people walking and holding hands.
The park looks great, thanks to the city workers doing a fantastic job of keeping it that way. Almost all the time I am here to play disc golf or walk the path, which is a very nice walk most of the time with a lot of space with bicycles. The new baskets are great. The new tee pads make this course much more enjoyable.
Trail conditions & character
“I'd love to see a real bathroom there, as there is only a portable bathroom, which during the summer in Kansas gets pretty rank.”
“A few others walking and jogging, riding bikes, playing disc golfer, a few families playing and dog walkers too.”
“Not very wooded, so most of the holes are fairly wide open.”
“It's pretty steep and open, so little ones can fall, but the rest of the park is pretty sized well for little one otherwise.”
“Playground for the kids, an outdoor workout area, an 18 hole disc golf course, a paved walking/running/biking path and picnic tables (covered and non).”
“Easy to moderate difficulty depending on skill level.”
“This park has a great playground, 3/4 mile walking trail, water station, disc golf, and exercise stations.”
Plan your run at Kanza Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(785) 229-3630
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Ottawa
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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