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Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 159 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Kenneth W. Bernard Community 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-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterQuiet

Spacious park offering playing fields and paths for walking, biking and dog walking.

What runners say about Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (159 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Still no public restrooms, but there's a great view, nice trails, cute area for fishing (try the derby in May!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It has alot going on,fishing,trails,athletic complex on the other side ,so u can enjoy the quiet peaceful water setting(there's a damj?”

Great outdoors! Super for well behaved dogs without a leash if you go at less popular times Rough paths got though natural vegetation and pleasant streams bubbling over rocks. Highly recommend for big-dog people, or folks that just want to get alone in the country for a real farm (rather than park-ish) feel.

★★★★★ — Sara , Feb 2018

Love the area!! It has alot going on,fishing,trails,athletic complex on the other side ,so u can enjoy the quiet peaceful water setting(there's a damj?or small retaining wall on 1 side) and a bridge you drive over as well as fish under if you want..it really is neat with it being a very well rounded park .

★★★★★ — Selena , Oct 2023

I love the space h3rr, it's great for flying kites and letting the kids run on the sidewalk and trails. I've come to really enjoy the trails actually. I've never done it but it seems you can fish here too. The playground area satisfies my kids even thought they don't have swings.

★★★★☆ — Brittany , Oct 2020

It's a really nice park with fishing ponds, bike/walking trails, playground, dog walking area, soccer fields. Downfalls include no swings, two port a potty(one by fishing area and one by the play area, and possible no drinking fountain.

★★★★☆ — Rockus , Jul 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There are baseball fields now with a concession stand and bathrooms, but not sure if accessible outside of league play.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Super for well behaved dogs without a leash if you go at less popular times Rough paths got though natural vegetation and pleasant streams bubbling over rocks.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It has alot going on,fishing,trails,athletic complex on the other side ,so u can enjoy the quiet peaceful water setting(there's a damj?”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Still no public restrooms, but there's a great view, nice trails, cute area for fishing (try the derby in May!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“There are baseball fields now with a concession stand and bathrooms, but not sure if accessible outside of league play.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Downfalls include no swings, two port a potty(one by fishing area and one by the play area, and possible no drinking fountain.”

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Plan your run at Kenneth W. Bernard Community 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 trailheadrestrooms, 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.
  • Websitelansingks.org
  • Phone+1 913-727-2960
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–10 pm
Thursday 8 am–10 pm
Friday 8 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 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 Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park

15650 Gilman Rd, Lansing, KS 66043

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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.