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Kritser Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 278 Google reviews · Running trail in Raytown, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kritser 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 trails for hiking and jogging as well as playgrounds, lawns, baseball fields and swings.
What runners say about Kritser Park
“A paved trail that is well maintained.”
“Nice pathway that circles all the way around, great for jogging or walking the dog!”
“great walking trails, quiet, lesser known part of Raytown that I wasn't familiar with until recently.”
“Nice pathway that circles all the way around, great for jogging or walking the dog!”
Good park. Pretty safe and quiet. Trails are a decent size without being too crazy or taking you far or in a secluded area whatsoever. Definitely a good park and good for kids with two playgrounds.
the facility is beautiful. great walking trails, quiet, lesser known part of Raytown that I wasn't familiar with until recently. I wish that the trail didn't wind as much but I am told thst there is a home owner who actually owns a piece of land and the Parks and Rec could not procure the property from them, so the…
There are two different playgrounds at this park. One on the lower end of the park with a parking lot by it and one at the upper level of the park by the ball field. There are restrooms by that playground as well. We go for the walking path that goes from the upper level to the lower level.
Kritser Park is peaceful. The walking trail is enjoyable. There is an upper trail and a lower trail that goes around an activity field and around the playground equipment. There is a small kids playground and a big kids playground area.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms and water have been shut off though for at least a couple years though.”
“great walking trails, quiet, lesser known part of Raytown that I wasn't familiar with until recently.”
“I went to walk my dog with a friend on the paved path.”
“One on the lower end of the park with a parking lot by it and one at the upper level of the park by the ball field.”
“Nice pathway that circles all the way around, great for jogging or walking the dog!”
“One on the lower end of the park with a parking lot by it and one at the upper level of the park by the ball field.”
Plan your run at Kritser Park
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteunctionmedia.com
- Phone(816) 358-4100
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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