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Madison Avenue Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 764 Google reviews · Running trail in Derby, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Madison Avenue Central 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.

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Playground with a splash pad, a picnic area and slides, along with a walking path.

What runners say about Madison Avenue Central Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (764 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Nice park that’s well kept with walking paths, clean bathrooms, and a fantastic playground.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Seems like even the teenagers respect this beautiful part and usually leave all the equipment to the younger kids.”

This park is awesome. The playground itself is all turf which is very nice. That being said this park can get HOT. To beat the heat theres a splash pad up above the park thats very refreshing.

★★★★★ — Austin , Jul 2025

Nice park that’s well kept with walking paths, clean bathrooms, and a fantastic playground. In fact, it’s one of the best playgrounds I’ve ever seen, since it’s inset, making it easy to look after smaller kiddos. I highly recommend this park!

★★★★★ — Sheena , May 2022

Had a great time with the kids and wife. It's a small park but cool for the kids to play and run off some energy. Had a great time.

★★★★★ — Ronnie , Apr 2024

Such a fun place to take the kids! The fountains are almost always on, and the kids enjoy being able to run thru the water while also playing at the park. Sometimes, though, there is barely anything coming from the fountains. I think they either turn on the fountains or the waterfall, but not both.

★★★★★ — Nicki , Jun 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 764 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“There is a walking trail that goes all the way around the park and theres a waterfall that comes straight down one of the walls.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Nice park that’s well kept with walking paths, clean bathrooms, and a fantastic playground.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Really cool how there is a water fountain to play in, right at the park!”

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Plan your run at Madison Avenue Central Park

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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitederbyweb.com
  • Phone+1 316-788-0760

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Madison Avenue Central Park

722 N Derby Ave, Derby, KS 67037

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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.