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Lowenstein Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 794 Google reviews · Running trail in Lee's Summit, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lowenstein 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.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

18-acre park featuring open fields, kids' play equipment, picnic shelters & a 1-mi. walking path.

What runners say about Lowenstein Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (794 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Beautiful, clean park with plenty of parking, kids playground, exercise area, on-site bathrooms, picnic areas, gazebos with benches, and a decent loop for running or walking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful, clean park with plenty of parking, kids playground, exercise area, on-site bathrooms, picnic areas, gazebos with benches, and a decent loop for running or walking.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“There is a shaded children's butterfly garden and a natural play area past the normal play area that is well-shaded.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Walk path for exercise and dog walking.”

This is an awesome park that we just recently discovered. It has lots of playground equipment and free space to run around. There is also a concrete walking path around the whole park that extends through a little wooded area with two wooden bridges.

★★★★★ — Marsha , Aug 2023

This park is pretty dope!! You have places to explore on concrete paths where you could ride a bide, roller blade or just walk. Amazing slides for the bigger kids. Then they have a little park for the littles. They also have a fitness area for kids & it tells you what to do to workout.

★★★★★ — Jess , Apr 2023

We LOVE this park! Even in the summer the picnic pavilions provide ample seating and shade for parents to easily observe their kids. The play equipment itself is NOT shaded at all, but there is something to do for every age! It’s wonderful! The bathrooms are also always clean and well-kept.

★★★★★ — Laurel , Nov 2023

This park is fantastic for the family. The playgrounds is clean, lots of space to run around.The trail there is great to walk. The neighborhood is really nice,also. Across from the park there's still some construction but it doesn't take away from the parks atmosphere. Come bring the whole family and enjoy.

★★★★★ — Vanessa , Feb 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“Beautiful, clean park with plenty of parking, kids playground, exercise area, on-site bathrooms, picnic areas, gazebos with benches, and a decent loop for running or walking.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“There is also a concrete walking path around the whole park that extends through a little wooded area with two wooden bridges.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“This is one of our favorite parks to go to for the girls and dogs.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“There is also a concrete walking path around the whole park that extends through a little wooded area with two wooden bridges.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Restrooms and water fountains available.”

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Plan your run at Lowenstein 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofls.net
  • Phone+1 816-969-1500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

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 Lowenstein Park

1901 NW Lowenstein Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

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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.