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Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburg, Kansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lakeside 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.
What runners say about Lakeside Park
“Beautiful lake, restrooms, fishing, tall, swirly slide, fitness equipment, and Trail.”
Park is our favorite in Pittsburgh Area. Beautiful lake, restrooms, fishing, tall, swirly slide, fitness equipment, and Trail.. lots of shade trees, safe area.
Alright, I'm giving this park 5 stars. Is it a 5 star park? Probably not, but it deserves a fair chance, and if this were listed as a 3 star park, you wouldn't even be reading this review, would you?
Yes you'll find the proof of geese blanketing the sidewalk during the peak of the summer but it's really a pretty park and great for teaching young fishers. The west sidewalk does angle towards the pond making it not the most ideal for walking on, but one of my favorite places to walk especially take my daughter.
This park is beautiful and great for kids, adults and pets. Wonderful walking path and Wonderful scenery. Has plenty of places for you to have a picnic and relax while your kids play.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful lake, restrooms, fishing, tall, swirly slide, fitness equipment, and Trail.”
“Cons: Goose poop everywhere, the "lake" gets a little low/weedy/smelly sometimes, the bathrooms only seem to be open on occasion.”
Plan your run at Lakeside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepittks.org
- Phone(620) 231-8310
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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