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Kesling Park Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in La Porte, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kesling Park Walking Trail'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.
Relaxing park with a playground as well as an exercise trail and equipment.
What runners say about Kesling Park Walking Trail
“Always well maintained with many different areas for different activities.”
“Large open grassy areas, the hill in the middle of the park is a unique feature and very beautiful.”
My grandchildren love playing at the Fort LaPorte. The older one's run laps on the trail which I love because it's marked out & there are spots to stop to do exercises at different points. The kids love running up & down the hills in the center of the walking area also.
If you're just looking for a nice, paved trail to walk/run a mile or three, this is a great place to go. They keep all of the grass cut so that it always looks nice. They have exercise equipment at the beginning of the trail - I've never tried it, so I can't really review those.
Large open grassy areas, the hill in the middle of the park is a unique feature and very beautiful. Large trees to get out of the sun if wanted. The entire park is surrounded by a walking/ jogging Trail. Comfortable benches are situated throughout the perimeter of the park, it's a very nice park
1.7 miles of trail in this beautiful park ❤ Lots of opportunities for exercise here. There is exercise equipment, tennis courts, ball diamonds, open lawns, a large playground with a zip line! Indoor restrooms and picnic shelters also! This park is one gem among many La Porte County parks! ❤
Trail conditions & character
“You can also walk your dog, they have bags for clean up.”
“Large open grassy areas, the hill in the middle of the park is a unique feature and very beautiful.”
“Large open grassy areas, the hill in the middle of the park is a unique feature and very beautiful.”
“there are restrooms and it distance is clearly marked.”
“If you're just looking for a nice, paved trail to walk/run a mile or three, this is a great place to go.”
Plan your run at Kesling Park Walking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(219) 362-0151
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 |
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