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Lewis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in University City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 24 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lewis 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.
Neighborhood outdoor space that has swings, slides and other play equipment for children.
What runners say about Lewis Park
“Nicely maintained, the playground is mostly nice for children but gets crowded quickly.”
“Beautiful pond with a nice, though short, path around it and the entire small park.”
Nicely maintained, the playground is mostly nice for children but gets crowded quickly. It has wood chips, which I don't love, but there is worse. Beautiful pond with a nice, though short, path around it and the entire small park. The benches deserve a bit more attention.
Cute park, kinda smallish but beautiful. We were able to rent the whole park for the day for only $10 which was great. We had a grill out but had to bring our own grills unfortunately. There is a playground here, and a pond with a walking path around it.
Great little neighborhood park. I take a group of students here to play capture the flag on occasion. The park has a man-made lake in the center with a walking path all the way around. Well lit at night, and has a great playground.
Nice park, pretty place with some paved paths and open places for kids to run. Pond is nice and so is the playground. A few benchs and picnic table are also available.
Trail conditions & character
“There are also people and dog drinking fountains available in the summer months.”
“Beautiful pond with a nice, though short, path around it and the entire small park.”
“Mostly for the connected neighborhoods, and no bathrooms so don't plan a long visit.”
“Parking is virtually non existent, and finding the place was a tad of a challenge.”
“Nice park, pretty place with some paved paths and open places for kids to run.”
“There are also people and dog drinking fountains available in the summer months.”
Plan your run at Lewis 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
- 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+1 314-505-8620
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
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