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Kaufman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in University City, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 24 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Kaufman 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.
Casual neighborhood spot featuring tennis courts, playgrounds, benches, swings and slides.
What runners say about Kaufman Park
“Small but well kept Park with children's playground, tennis courts and a nice open play area.”
Small but well kept Park with children's playground, tennis courts and a nice open play area. No bathrooms on site. Still no bathrooms on site but large trees. Well maintained Park, weekly Park cleanup and they do a great job. Unfortunately someone lets their dog run on the tennis courts and poop and not clean it up.
Playground for big and little kids, benches everywhere, a walking path, tucked away in a nice little neighborhood, very cool place and in good condition. No pavilion or restrooms though.
Great little park with walking sidewalks, children’s playground playground, tennis and pickleball & backboards, benches, water fountain, dog bags & disposal areas, and decent parking but no restrooms. There is a Garden Center with garden club activities and classes for children and adults which is amazing.
Wonderful, neighborhood park perfect for families with young children. The environment is peaceful with few cars passing the playground area. There are two sets of jungle gym for different age groups that are sufficiently spaced apart so that older kids won't run over younger ones.
Trail conditions & character
“Unfortunately someone lets their dog run on the tennis courts and poop and not clean it up.”
Plan your run at Kaufman Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance24 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- 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.
- Websiteucitymo.org
- Phone+1 314-505-8625
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