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Lions Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ 450 Google reviews · Running trail in Warrensburg, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lions Lake'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.

ScenicStroller / ADAQuiet

Lake lined park featuring walking paths, fishing and a fountain.

What runners say about Lions Lake

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (450 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“It's a lovely place with playgrounds, picnic tables, walking trails and a beautiful lake.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 10 mentions

“A special peaceful and somewhat secluded spot to picnic, fish, or just relax.”

It's a lovely place with playgrounds, picnic tables, walking trails and a beautiful lake. Plus there are fish for fishing, turtles for looking at , birds flying around and people relaxing. Xoxo!

★★★★★ — Annette , May 2023

Peaceful place. Plenty of benches to relax and enjoy the quiet. Nice path around the lake. We were there early to fish. Caught a small blue gill, put it back though.

★★★★★ — Melissa , May 2018

It is always a nice place to take a walk or have a picnic or go fishing. It is a peaceful environment with kind people. Everyone us friendly. Everyone cleans up after themselves and are respectful of others and the environment around them.

★★★★★ — Stacey , Jul 2024

nice park for walking or fishing. caught and throw back 6 baby large mouth bass. very quiet and peaceful park. loved the fountain! it changes colors at night. The foundation itself is LED color changing. 🤩🤩

★★★★★ — Michia , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 450 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 10 mentions

“A special peaceful and somewhat secluded spot to picnic, fish, or just relax.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“It's a lovely place with playgrounds, picnic tables, walking trails and a beautiful lake.”

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Plan your run at Lions Lake

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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemdc.mo.gov
  • Phone(660) 747-7178
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 6 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 6 AM–12 AM
Thursday 6 AM–12 AM
Friday 6 AM–12 AM
Saturday 6 AM–12 AM
Sunday 6 AM–12 AM

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 Lions Lake

Lions Lake Park, 518 Southwest Dr, Warrensburg, MO 64093

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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.